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White Plains, NY

White Plains is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is the 29th-largest municipality in the state of New York, an inner suburb of New York City, and the county seat and commercial hub of Westchester County, a densely populated suburban county that is home to about one million people. White Plains is located in south-central Westchester County. Its downtown (Mamaroneck Avenue) is 25 miles (40 km) north of Midtown Manhattan.

The city's total population was 59,599 in the 2020 census, up from 53,077 at the 2010 census. According to the city government, the daytime weekday population is estimated at 250,000.

At the time of the Dutch settlement of Manhattan in the early 17th century, the region had been used as farmland by the Weckquaeskeck tribe, a Wappinger people, and was called "Quarropas". To early traders it was known as "the White Plains", either from the white balsam (Gnaphalium polycephalum) which was said to have covered it or from the heavy mist that local tradition suggests hovered over the swamplands near the Bronx River. The first non-native settlement came in November 1683, when a party of Connecticut Puritans moved westward from an earlier settlement in Rye and bought about 4,400 acres (18 km2), presumably from the Weckquaeskeck. However, John Richbell of Mamaroneck claimed to have earlier title to much of the territory through his purchase of a far larger plot extending 20 miles (32 km) inland, perhaps from a different tribe. The matter was not settled until 1721 when a Royal Patent for White Plains was granted by King George II.

In 1758, White Plains became the seat of Westchester County when the colonial government for the county left West Chester, which was located in what is now the northern part of the borough of the Bronx, in New York City. The unincorporated village remained part of the Town of Rye until 1788 when the town of White Plains was created.

White Plains is bordered to the north by the town of North Castle, to the north and east by the town/village of Harrison, to the south by the town/village of Scarsdale, and to the west by the town of Greenburgh. The city is about 7 miles (11 km) east of the Hudson River and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the Long Island Sound. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, White Plains has a land area of 9.77 square miles (25.3 km2), and a population density of 5,820.3 inhabitants per square mile (2,247.2/km2).

There are different health and wellness programs and facilities available in White Plains. Crunch Fitness offers a fun and inclusive atmosphere with a wide range of classes, from Zumba and yoga to strength training and HIIT workouts. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable memberships and no-frills approach to fitness, Planet Fitness has several locations in NYC. 24 Hour Fitness provides round-the-clock access to fitness facilities and a variety of workout options, including cardio, strength training, and group classes. Blink Fitness offers a clean and friendly environment with budget-friendly memberships and a focus on functional training. YMCA has multiple branches throughout NYC, offering fitness classes, swimming pools, and other recreational activities for all ages. Barry's Bootcamp is known for its intense interval training workouts. Barry's Bootcamp combines cardio and strength training in a high-energy environment.

Top sites in White Plains, NY are The Westchester, White Plains Performing Arts Center, and The Puzzle Parlour.

Population: 61,288 (2023). ZIP codes: 10600–10699. Area code: 914. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Area: 9.77 square miles (25.3 km2).

FAQs

Is White Plains, NY expensive?

White Plains is ranked 54 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in White Plains is 107.6% of the national average. The median household income in White Plains is $104,849, which is 39% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $51,349, which is 18% more than that of the state. The average rent in White Plains (located in New York-Jersey City-White Plains NY- Metro Div.) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,008, which is 36% more than the average rent across the US. 

Why is White Plains, NY famous?

First settled in 1683, White Plains was the site of the Battle of White Plains, fought in 1776. Following the retreat of George Washington's Army northward from New York City, British General William Howe landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route. Washington retreated, establishing a position in White Plains, but Howe's troops drove Washington from Battle Hill near the city.

Is White Plains, NY a good area?

White Plains is a town in New York with a population of 59,421. White Plains is in Westchester County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in White Plains offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In White Plains, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in White Plains and residents tend to be liberal.

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Crunch Fitness

Planet Fitness

24 Hour Fitness

Blink Fitness

YMCA

Barry's Bootcamp

The Westchester

White Plains Performing Arts Center 

The Puzzle Parlour

Visitwestchesterny

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