Living in White Plains, NY
Homes, neighborhoods & commute guide
Westchester's county seat: luxury condos, classic neighborhoods and an express train hub.
Franchel Mendoza · SERHANT. · The Garay Team · Bilingual English & SpanishWhy people choose White Plains
White Plains is the county seat and a regional hub for shopping, dining, hospitals and offices. It offers luxury high-rise condos downtown, established single-family neighborhoods, and one of the busiest train stations in Westchester.
Neighborhoods and areas
- Gedney Farms
- Battle Hill
- Highlands
- Rosedale
- Downtown
- North Broadway
Homes in White Plains
Luxury condos and rentals downtown, colonials and Tudors in Gedney Farms and Battle Hill, and capes and ranches across the city.
Commute and getting around
White Plains station on the Metro-North Harlem Line. Grand Central is often about 35 to 40 minutes on express trains; check MTA TrainTime for your exact train. Westchester County Airport is a short drive.
Parks, dining and landmarks
Mamaroneck Avenue dining, The Westchester mall, Saxon Woods Park, and quick access to I-287 and the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Selling a home in White Plains
Buying in White Plains
Franchel Mendoza
Franchel Mendoza is a bilingual (English and Spanish) real estate agent with SERHANT. and The Garay Team, based in Yonkers 10710. He helps buyers and sellers in White Plains with pricing, marketing, negotiation and every step to closing, in the language you are most comfortable with.
These homes could be available for you, so act now. Every situation is different; reach out and Franchel will walk you through yours.
White Plains real estate FAQ
What is it like to live in White Plains, NY?
White Plains is the county seat and a regional hub for shopping, dining, hospitals and offices. It offers luxury high-rise condos downtown, established single-family neighborhoods, and one of the busiest train stations in Westchester.
How long is the commute from White Plains to Manhattan?
White Plains station on the Metro-North Harlem Line. Grand Central is often about 35 to 40 minutes on express trains; check MTA TrainTime for your exact train. Westchester County Airport is a short drive.
What kinds of homes are in White Plains?
Luxury condos and rentals downtown, colonials and Tudors in Gedney Farms and Battle Hill, and capes and ranches across the city.
What school district serves White Plains?
White Plains City School District.
Who is a bilingual real estate agent for White Plains?
Franchel Mendoza is a bilingual English and Spanish real estate agent with SERHANT. and The Garay Team who serves White Plains and nearby towns. Call or text (917) 243-1531 or book a call on franchelmendoza.com.
How do I find out what my White Plains home is worth?
Request a free home value review from Franchel Mendoza. He prepares a pricing range from recent nearby sales and walks you through it, in English or Spanish. Call or text (917) 243-1531.
Nearby town guides
Helpful links for White Plains
- Official White Plains website
- Westchester County government
- MTA train schedules (TrainTime)
- Map of White Plains
- Search homes for sale in White Plains
- Free home value review
- Featured properties
- Back to all town guides
- Franchel Mendoza homepage
Updated: November 6, 2026. Information is provided for general guidance and is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Commute times, school districts and boundaries change; verify with the official sources linked above. School district names are listed for reference only.