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About New Rochelle
New Rochelle is a city in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of New York
in Westchester County, 16 miles (26 km) from Grand Central Terminal in New York
City and 2 miles north of the NYC border (Pelham Bay Park in The Bronx). It lies
on the Long Island Sound just east of Pelham / Pelham Manor and west of
Larchmont/ The Town of Mamaroneck . Settled by refugee Huguenots (French
Protestants) in 1688 who were fleeing tyrannical Catholic pogroms in France.
Many of the settlers were artisans and craftsmen from the city of La Rochelle
France who named their new colony "New Rochelle." It remained an artisen and
craftsmen center for generations until the industrial revolution and 19th
century immigration changed the economy and character of the region. Today it is
mainly residential with some light industry. In 2000, the city had a population
of 72,182. It is one of the largest suburbs of New York City, the
seventh-largest city in the state of New York, and the second-largest city in
Westchester County.
New Rochelle is nicknamed 'The Queen City of the Sound'.
Residential profile
New Rochelle is often referred to as 'the home town' because of the substantial
amount of residential development that comprises the majority of its 10+ square
miles. Within the larger city one will find a large number of sub-sections or
areas, including; Bonnie Crest, Wykagyl, Paine Heights, Forest Heights,
Beechmont, Davenport Neck, Premium Point, Larchmont Woods, Forest Knolls, Ward
Acres, Vaneck Estates, Kensington Woods, Pinebrook Estates, Quaker Ridge,
Heathcote, Bloomingdale Estates, Daisy Farms, Wilmot Woods, Lake Isle, Glenwood
Lake, French Ridge, Shore Road, Sutton Manor, Echo Bay, Rochelle Heights, Glen
Island, and Residence Park. Another area in New Rochelle is Bayberry,
established in the early 1950s with approximately 200 houses and 700 residents.
Bayberry has a large recreational facility with a basketball court, two pools, a
water slide, two tennis courts, a baseball field, and a gaming arcade. Bayberry
is connected by trail to the reservoir in Larchmont/New Rochelle. Memberships is
required to enter the pool facilities, and most residents of Bayberry belong.
The residents of Bayberry range in age and many people who grew up in Bayberry
return as adults with their families. Whereas Bayberry is a public-community,
Premium Point and Kensington Woods are gated neighborhoods accessible only by
those immediate residents.
Some of Westchester Countys most expensive real estate can be found in New
Rochelle, with homes reaching as high as $15 million dollars. Forbes magazine
ranks the 10804 zip-code in New Rochelle in its list of the '500 most expensive
zip-codes' in the country. According to the 2000 Census, the average household
income was $199,061 and the average home price was over $700,000.
Recreation
Wykagyl Country Club located in the 'North-End' of New Rochelle is one of the
most challenging and beautiful courses in the country. It has also been the host
for many tournaments of charity. These include the famous Palm Beach Round Robin
from 1948 through 1952, 1956 and 1957, the "Red Cross" Tournament in 1944, the
LPGA "Talk" Tournament in 1977, the LPGA "Golden Lights Championship" from 1978
through 1980, the LPGA "Chrysler - Plymouth Classic" in 1982, the LPGA "Master
Card International Pro-Am" in 1984, the Japan Airlines Big Apple Classic
1990-2000 and the Sybase Classic from 1999 -2006. The main attraction of the
club remains in the golf course itself. Wykagyl, a course of championship
caliber, is par 72, and over 6600 yards. The rolling slopes, the proximity of
the woods, and the hazards of the willow-bordered brooks, call for every shot in
golf. The par three 16th hole of 230 yards and the tree-guarded, dogleg par four
eight of 449 yards are regarded by pros and amateurs as among the most exciting
and interesting holes in golf.
Education profile
New Rochelle has one of the finest and most extensive educational systems in
Westchester County, including a renown public high school, two junior high
schools, ten elementary schools, and many private and parochial schools. On
three separate occasions, the City's school system has claimed the prestigious
Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. In a recent special
education report, The Wall Street Journal sited the New Rochelle school system
as one of the top 20 in the country.
Geography
The city of New Rochelle has a 2005 population estimate of 72,967
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.3
kmē (13.2 sq mi). The city has a rough triangle shape, approximately 10 miles
(16 km) from north to south and 1.5 miles (2 km) from east to west at its widest
point.
Law, Government and Crime
New Rochelle (with a population of 70,000+ residents) is considered to be one of
the safest cities of its size in the country.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 72,182 people. The population density was
2,692.7/kmē (6,973.5/sq mi). There were 26,995 housing units at an average
density of 1,007.0/kmē (2,608.0/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 38.89%
White, 29.18% African American, 0.20% Native American, 3.23% Asian, 0.05%
Pacific Islander, 6.28% from other races, and 3.17% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.08% of the population.
There were 24,274 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all
households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who
was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the
average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.7%
from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65
years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there
were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
Transportation
By railroad: the city has a railroad station served by Metro North, the County
Bee-Line service. Amtrak also serves New Rochelle.
By Car: major highways include Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Formerly served by the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway.
Education
Colleges and universities
* College of St. Angela was founded by the Reverend Mother Irene Gill of the
Ursuline Order. The first Catholic woman's college in New York State, the school
was named the College of New Rochelle in 1911
* Iona College was founded in 1940 by the Irish Christian Brothers. It was
originally an elementary and preparatory school founded by Brother Doorley in
1916. It is located at 715 North Avenue.
* Monroe College has a campus, with full dormitories in the downtown section of
New Rochelle.