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Tuckahoe, NY

Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. One-and-a-half miles long and three-fourths of a mile wide, with the Bronx River serving as its western boundary, the Village of Tuckahoe is approximately sixteen miles north of midtown Manhattan in Southern Westchester County. As of the 2010 census, the village's population was 6,486. The village can be reached by the Metro-North railroad system. The Tuckahoe and Crestwood stations are 32 minutes and 34 minutes from New York City's Grand Central Terminal, respectively.

The name “Tuckahoe," meaning “it is globular," was a general term used by the Native Americans of the region when describing various bulbous roots that were used as food. Throughout the 1700s and 1800s, Tuckahoe was a rural, minor community that was part of the larger town of Eastchester. It wasn't until the early nineteenth century that Tuckahoe first became a semi-prominent part of the New York Metropolitan Area upon the discovery of vast, high-quality, white marble deposits near the Bronx River by Scottish businessman Alexander Masterson.

Tuckahoe village is located at 40°57′11″N 73°49′25″W (40.953110, -73.823609), which is the lower, central section of Westchester County. Tuckahoe is bordered by the village of Bronxville to its south and the unincorporated portion of the town of Eastchester to the north and east. The Bronx River separates it from the Crestwood section of Yonkers to its west. Easily accessible roadways include the Bronx River Parkway, White Plains Road (Route 22), the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87), the Hutchinson River Parkway, and the Cross County Parkway. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.

Tuckahoe focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Tuckahoe’s Recreation and Community Services Department. 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 Transform Fitness, Orangetheory Gym, and Phoenix Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Tuckahoe, such as the Malcolm Wilson County Park Loop and the South County Trailway. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Tuckahoe, NY are Westchester Italian Cultural Center, Broken Bow Brewery, and Twin Lakes County Park.

Population: 6,984 (2024). ZIP code: 10707. Area code: 914. Elevation: 141 feet (43 meters). Area: 0.60 sq mi (1.56 sq km).

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What is Tuckahoe, NY known for?

Tuckahoe was historically known for its booming marble production, which lasted for about a century before quarries eventually ran out of supplies and production died down. Tuckahoe also has some literary significance due to being the setting of two noteworthy works of literature. It is the setting of both the Norman Lear comedy entitled Maude and the J.D. Salinger novel entitled Franny and Zooey.

Is Tuckahoe, NY expensive?

Tuckahoe is 42% more expensive than the national average and 14% more expensive to live in than the average city in New York. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Tuckahoe are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Tuckahoe are less affordable than average in the United States.

Is Tuckahoe, NY a good place to live?

Tuckahoe has a livability score of 78 out of 100 and is ranked #115 in New York and #1,754 in the USA. This is a very high score in comparison to other US cities. Living in Tuckahoe could be a great choice! Tuckahoe also ranks in the top 10 percent of all cities, which is no small feat! For each of the livability categories, we see that Tuckahoe ranks very well for crime (A+) and education (A). There is at least one category that did not score well in Tuckahoe. The following was graded with a discouraging score: cost of living (F).

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Tuckahoe 

Tuckahoe’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Transform Fitness

Orangetheory Gym 

Phoenix Fitness

Malcolm Wilson County Park Loop 

South County Trailway

Westchester Italian Cultural Center 

Broken Bow Brewery 

Twin Lakes County Park

Movoto

Erieri

Area Vibes

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