City of White Plains, Westchester County
White Plains, NY real estate guide
White Plains is a city and the county seat of Westchester. Its downtown has offices, shopping and apartment buildings around the Metro-North Harlem Line station, with residential neighborhoods around it.
Who it suits
- Commuters headed to Grand Central who want frequent trains, including express trips.
- Buyers who want a downtown with shops and restaurants close by.
- Buyers comparing single-family homes with condos, co-ops and apartments.
Commute
Train times are scheduled weekday trips leaving between 5 and 9 a.m., from Metro-North's published schedule data for Wed Nov 4, 2026.
- Train: White Plains station is on the Harlem Line. Scheduled morning trips to Grand Central take about 38 to 58 minutes (typical 41), depending on the train.
- Driving: I-287, the Bronx River Parkway and the Hutchinson River Parkway serve the city.
Taxes and schools
White Plains is served by the White Plains City School District. Because White Plains is a city, there's no separate town tax. Confirm per address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| White Plains City SD (school) | $16.19 |
| City of White Plains | $5.53 |
| County of Westchester | $3.16 |
Full value tax rates are per $1,000 of market value for calendar year 2026, from the NYS Comptroller. Town rates are town-wide averages, and village residents may pay a different town rate. Actual bills depend on assessment, exemptions such as STAR, and fire, library, sewer and other special districts. Confirm the school district for each address.
Brendan's take
- Downtown condos and single-family neighborhoods are different markets, so I compare each against its own recent sales.
- Condo and co-op buildings each have their own fees and rules, which I review with buyers early.
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Common questions
Is White Plains a city or a town?
White Plains is a city, so it has no separate town government or town tax. It's the county seat of Westchester.
How long is the train from White Plains to Grand Central?
Scheduled weekday morning trips take about 38 to 58 minutes on the Harlem Line, depending on the train.
Which school district serves White Plains?
The White Plains City School District. Confirm per address.
Sources
- MTA Metro-North, Harlem Line schedule (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- MTA Metro-North GTFS schedule data, weekday schedule for Wed Nov 4, 2026 (trains leaving 5 to 9 a.m. for Grand Central) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- NYS Comptroller, 2026 School District Component Tax Table (full value tax rates, CY 2026) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- NYS Comptroller, 2026 Local Government Tax Table (county, town and village full value tax rates) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
Schedules, tax rates and programs change. Confirm details with the source before relying on them.
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