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Country Living

North Salem is country living with a strong sense of community. With its excellent schools, expansive properties, and small town feel it's easy to forget you're still in the suburbs. But with two MetroNorth stations, and 684, you're never too far from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Population

5,104

Established

1788

Median House or Condo Value

$536,396

Size

24 sq miles

Opportunities in North Salem

North Salem offers a country living just outside the big city. If you're looking for a small town lifestyle with plenty of outdoor opportunities, North Salem offers all this and more.

Parks & Recreation

If outdoor space is what you're after, North Salem is the answer. With over 1000 acres of protected land, 100's of miles of horsetrails, and the Sal Prezioso Mountain Lake Park, you'll find many outdoor opportunities in this country town.

Education

North Salem Central School District is one of Westchester's finest public schools. With small classes students receive individual attention as most grades are under 100 students.

Culture

Being in the Country doesn't mean a boring life. North Salem boasts a thriving arts scene. With the Schoolhouse Theater and the Hammond Museum & Gardens, residents can enjoy the arts in their small town.

Getting Around

With its rolling fields, it's easy to forget that North Salem is a quick ride out of New York City. With two MetroNorth stations, and I684 running through town, you have the conveniences of the big city at your fingertips.

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.

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450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.

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

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

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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

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