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Pelham

Pelham sits at the southeast corner of Westchester County just over the Bronx border, making it the ideal spot for city dwellers who are hesitant about swapping their urban identities. It’s about a half-hour commute into Grand Central on Metro-North's New Haven Line—a journey that’s possibly quicker than the trek in from Brooklyn. And once you’re at home in Pelham, you’ll understand why former Manhattanites have become suburban converts in this warm, friendly village. Just a bit over two square miles, with a small total population of 12,500, Pelham is Westchester’s oldest town, founded in 1654. But Pelham really established its roots from 1870 to 1930, before cars were dominant, resulting in a pedestrian-friendly community with sidewalk streets. The houses here—a well-preserved mix of Victorian, Colonial, and Tudor Revival structures—are laid out so that all are within a short distance to the train station, downtown, and schools.

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Living in Westchester

Don’t call it upstate. This cosmopolitan county north of New York City is a collective of towns, hamlets and mid-sized cities that put virtually every lifestyle imaginable within an hour’s commute of Manhattan. It’s due north of the Bronx, next door to Connecticut, and the gateway to the Hudson Valley. Metro-North’s Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines make for speedy service into Grand Central — an express ride from many down-county communities runs comparable to the F train from South Brooklyn, with a much sunnier view. Lower Westchester’s villages prioritize convenience, while the verdant horse country to the north is a favored destination for those looking to fade away in privacy. The Hudson and Long Island Sound form its two coasts, conspiring with an inland chain of lakes and reservoirs for unbeatable boating, fishing and other recreational endeavors. Chain stores are noticeably absent from many Main Streets, which run chockablock with character-filled indie shops.