51 South
51 S Broadway,
White Plains, NY 10601
$2,600 - $5,770 | Studio - 2 Beds
Purchase
Purchase, NY
Area Guide
An exclusive hamlet near the Connecticut border
Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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College
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Top Schools
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Located on the east side of White Plains, the hamlet of Purchase is a tree-filled college town. Purchase College sits along the east side, near the New York-Connecticut border, and Manhattan College sits at the intersection of Anderson Hill road and Purchase Street. But unlike traditional college towns, Purchase is pricey. In fact, it is considered one of the wealthiest communities in the country, with the average household income at $976,000.
There are some businesses located in or near Purchase. This is the headquarters for MasterCard and PepsiCo, and the Westchester County Airport is located on the northeast side of Purchase. For those who work in New York City, Manhattan is only about 20 miles south. Students of Purchase attend the top-rated Harrison Central School District. Local destinations include Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens and the Neuberger Museum of Art.
Transportation
25
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
27
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cranberry Lake Preserve
- Audubon Center of Greenwich
- Rye Nature Center
- Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary
- Weinberg Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Westchester County
- Laguardia
