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Irvington, NY

Irvington, sometimes known as Irvington-on-Hudson, is a suburban village in the town of Greenburgh in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, 20 miles (32 km) north of midtown Manhattan in New York City, and is served by a station stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line. To the north of Irvington is the village of Tarrytown, to the south the village of Dobbs Ferry and to the east unincorporated parts of Greenburgh, including East Irvington. Irvington includes within its boundaries the community of Ardsley-on-Hudson, which has its own ZIP code and Metro-North station but should not be confused with the nearby village of Ardsley.

The population of Irvington at the 2020 census was 6,652. Because many of Irvington's residents – especially those in the upper-income brackets – live in Irvington and work in New York City, the village has a reputation as a "commuter town" or a "bedroom community".

The village's half-mile-long (0.8 kilometers) Main Street area has been designated as a historic district by New York State and on January 15, 2014, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, Westchester Magazine ranked Irvington as the "Best Place to Live in Westchester".

The village has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), of which 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) or about 1,850 acres (750 ha) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), or 30.94%, is water.

The village's main thoroughfare is Broadway (Route 9) originally an Indian footpath which gradually became a horse track and then a dirt road. It came to be called the "King's Highway" around the time that it reached Albany. Later, it was called the "Queen's Highway", after Queen Anne, the "Highland Turnpike" after 1800 – a name still preserved in the nearby town of Ossining – the "Albany Post Road" and, after 1850, "Broadway". The stretch that runs through Irvington was completed by 1723. During his tenure as Postmaster General, Benjamin Franklin had 3-foot-high (0.91 m) sandstone milestone markers placed along Broadway, inscribed with the distance from New York City. Milestone #27 is still in place in Irvington, near the driveway to 30 South Broadway.

Broadway runs north-south parallel to the river and connects Irvington to Dobbs Ferry in the south and Tarrytown in the north. All of the village's major streets, including Main Street, extend east and west from Broadway and are designated as such. Broadway is designated "North Broadway" above Main Street, and "South Broadway" below it. Main Street begins at the Metro-North train station, just off the Hudson River, and travels uphill to Broadway. Side streets off of Main, which were originally designated A Street, B Street, C Street, etc. when the village grid was laid out, now have names, most of which come from local history: Astor, Buckhout, Cottenet, Dutcher, Ecker, Ferris and Grinnell.

The southbound Saw Mill River Parkway can be reached via Harriman Road/Cyrus Field Road, past the village reservoir, or East Sunnyside Lane/Mountain Road through East Irvington. The northbound Saw Mill and the New York State Thruway are accessible via Ardsley, and the Mario Cuomo Bridge is nearby in Tarrytown.

Health and wellness are paramount in Irvington, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The St. John’s Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry Pavilion is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Irvington Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Push Personal Training and The Lark. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Irvington, such as the O'Hara Nature Center to Irvington Reservoir and Irvington Woods Outer Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Irvington, NY are Lyndhurst Mansion, Matthiessen Park, and V.E Macy Park.  

ZIP code: 10533; 10503 (Ardsley-on-Hudson). Population: 6,460 (2022). Area code: 914. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Area: 4.0 square miles (10 km2).

FAQs

Is Irvington, NY a good place to live?

Irvington is in Westchester County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Irvington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Irvington, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Irvington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Irvington are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Irvington, NY?

Irvington, NY is a relatively safe area when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Irvington is 7.7 compared to the US average of 22.7, which shows that Irvington is much safer than the national average when it comes to violent crime. Additionally, the property crime rate in Irvington is 10.8 compared to the US average of 35.4, showing that Irvington is also much safer than the national average when it comes to property crime. Therefore, Irvington can be considered an overall safe area to live and work in concerning criminal activity.

What is the history of Irvington, NY?

The Village of Irvington, resting on the Eastern Shore of the Hudson River twenty-two miles north of New York City, has a rich history. Originally the home of the Wecquaesgeek, an Indigenous people of the Wappinger Tribes, it later became farmland during periods of Dutch and English control. Irvington and its residents played a critical role in the Revolutionary War as part of the Neutral Grounds between English and Colonial forces. The arrival of the Hudson River Rail Road in 1847 led to the founding of the Village, the breakup of the traditional tenant farms, and a growing population.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Irvington

St. John’s Riverside Hospital Dobbs Ferry Pavilion 

Irvington Parks and Recreation Department 

Push Personal Training 

The Lark

O'Hara Nature Center to Irvington Reservoir 

Irvington Woods Outer Loop

Lyndhurst Mansion

Matthiessen Park

V.E Macy Park

Niche

Best Places

Irvington Historical Society.

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