New Rochelle

New Rochelle
Ferry Bridge Light
Distance to New York City: 18 Miles
Metro-North Commute to Grand Central: From New Rochelle Station - 34 minutes
Area: 10.4 square miles

Points of Interest

Queen City of the Sound, with 9.3 miles of waterfront, New Rochelle was founded in 1688 by the French Huguenots who named their settlements after La Rochelle...their last stronghold in France. Since the founding of New Rochelle, its waterfront is experiencing explosive development. Downtown, New Roc City was built as an entertainment complex featuring a 19-screen movie theatre, mini-golf, go karts, arcade, health club, restaurants, a hotel and supermarket. Diversity is New Rochelle’s essence, with people of many backgrounds living in newer and vintage neighborhoods.

Home Sales Statistics

By School District for each calendar year

10.2% CAGR*
New Rochelle Growth Chart
Source: Westchester Putnam Multiple Listing Service, single family homes, for the calendar year ending December 31st.
*CAGR=Compounded Annual Growth Rate

School District Map

District Map

Educational Highlights

Total Student Population
10,464
Avg. Student Population (K-8)
7,038
Student Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Expenditure Per Pupil
$14,450
High School Graduation Rate
67%
Proficiency - Reading / Math
71.6% / 71.9%
Source - School Reports™