Land and home values in Westchester County, New York
Westchester County (metro core, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ) covers 431 square miles and 241 census tracts. Residential land is about $30.70 per sq ft at the county median, from $15.30 in its most rural tracts to $72.30 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $714,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $3,160 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $30.70 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $1.34M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $334,323 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $13,500 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $714,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $508,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $922,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,880 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $3,160 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,960 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,300 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 5.3% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 16 | $77.50 | $1.93M | $3,910 |
| Upper | 49 | $39.80 | $1.05M | $3,610 |
| Mid | 94 | $30.90 | $734,000 | $3,100 |
| Entry | 79 | $23.70 | $462,000 | $2,980 |
| Rural | 3 | $41.00 | $579,000 | $3,300 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | Town | $114 | $2.15M |
| Bronxville | Town | $102 | $1.29M |
| Scarsdale | Town | $100 | $2.12M |
| Murray Hill | Neighborhood | $91.90 | $1.98M |
| Fox Meadow | Neighborhood | $91.80 | $2.02M |
| RyeView Condominiums | Subdivision | $91.40 | $1.22M |
| The Gardens at Rye | Subdivision | $89.70 | $1.23M |
| Stone Ridge at Rye | Subdivision | $88.10 | $1.23M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Westchester County, NY?
Residential land in Westchester County, NY is about $30.70 per square foot, or $1.34M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $334,323. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Westchester County, NY?
The typical (median) home in Westchester County, NY is worth about $714,000, with entry-level homes around $508,000 and upper-end homes around $922,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Westchester County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $3,160 a month in Westchester County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $2,880 and a 3-bedroom about $3,960 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Westchester County, NY?
Farmland averages about $13,500 an acre in Westchester County, NY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.