INTRODUCING: THE WESTCHESTER PARTNERSHIP WITH RPI   LEARN MORE

Convenience in the Castle

Consisting of two hamlets, Millwood and Chappaqua, New Castle is a quintessential small town, full of natural beauty with all the resources of the suburbs. With its MetroNorth station in Chappaqua residents are never too removed from the Big City.

Population

17,469

Established

1791

Size

23.5 sq. miles

Parkland

9 parks

Opportunities in New Castle

New Castle offers residents so much it's shocking they'd ever want to leave. From fine dining in Chappaqua and the County's best sandwiches in Millwood to award winning schools and a thriving community arts scene, New Castle truly offers residents a world of opportunities.

Education

The majority of New Castle residents attend Chappaqua Central School District, with small portions of the town attending Byram Hills, Bedford Central School District, Yorktown Central School District, and Ossining Union Free School District.

Culture

There's always something exciting to do in New Castle. With its charming main street and the new Chappaqua Crossing, which is home to a performing arts center, the town has a commitment to culture and activities. Every year they host a children's book festival attracting renowned authors and bringing the town together.

Parks & Recreation

With several town parks and nature preserves in New Castle, it's no surprise that residents are often found outdoors. From community soccer leagues at Gedney Park to hiking in one of the many public nature areas or even art classes at the town art center, there are many opportunities for New Castle residents to take advantage of their town's facilities.

Getting Around

In downtown Chappaqua you can catch a MetroNorth train that will take you to Grand Central in under an hour. You're also located right along the Taconic State and Saw Mill River Parkways making journeys by car not difficult at all.

Call Westchester Home

Whether you’re looking for an historic home on the countryside, a modern luxury apartment in a thriving downtown, or something in between, you’ll find it in Westchester.

Cityscape
Map illustration

450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.

Tree illustration

Relax at beaches, hike and bike trails, and enjoy other activities across 18,000 acres of parkland.

Scooter illustration

Get to Grand Central Station in as little as 30 minutes.

Banner Image

A Note from County Executive Ken Jenkins

We are proud to launch this exciting partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute—an institution with a 200-year legacy of world-class engineering education and innovation. This collaboration brings cutting-edge academic and workforce development opportunities directly to Westchester County, helping us invest in our most valuable asset—our people. Our employers have told us they want to hire more employees with engineering-related skills. By giving our talented local workforce access to advanced education and skill-building programs right here at home, we are strengthening Westchester's economy, empowering our residents, and positioning the County as a hub for innovation and talent.
- Kenneth W. Jenkins
County Executive

Work In
Westchester
County

arrow pointing to Work In Westchester County Go to Work In Westchester County page

Learn In
Westchester
County

arrow pointing to Learn In Westchester County Go to Learn In Westchester County page

Live In
Westchester
County

arrow pointing to Live In Westchester County Go to Live In Westchester County page

Latest News

Stay up to date with latest Westchester County Economic Development news, featured events, and upcoming activities.

Man browsing on a tablet

News

A crowded concert

Featured Events

Click here to see our list of upcoming events and recordings of prior events.

A studio microphone

Press Releases

Children at a basketball game

Activities

Subscribe to Office of Economic Development Newsletter

Contact Westchester County

Questions or comments?