Distance to NYC: 57 Miles
Noted for its elaborate gardens, Lewisboro, NY is famous for its public traffic triangles and New England-style appeal with dry-stone walls and elaborate colonial mansions.
Lewisboro, NY is less than 57 miles from Manhattan - an easy commute - with access to I-684, Saw Mill River Parkway and Merritt Parkway.
Located in Westchester County, Lewisboro, NY is the home of five villages, each with their own unique setting and amenities. The five villages of Lewisboro, NY are:
- Cross River
- Goldens Bridge
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South Salem
- Waccabuc
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Vista
There are six lake communities in Lewisboro, NY and the town features parks with ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and a swimming pool available to Lewisboro, NY residents.
Lewisboro, NY Demographics & Statistics
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Lewisboro, NY (10590) People
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Population
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12,580
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Population density
(Number of people per square mile)
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451
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Median age
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39
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Average household size
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2.89
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Lewisboro, NY Economics
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*Cost of living
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191.58%
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Median household income
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$135,746
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Lewisboro, NY Housing
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Median home value
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$724,580
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Median age of real estate
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31 years
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Percentage of renters
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8.43%
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Unoccupied properties (houses and apartments)
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5.51%
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Lewisboro, NY Taxes
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Income taxes
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10.53%
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Sales tax
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7.50%
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Lewisboro, NY Education
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Dollars spent per student annually
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$12,455
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Teacher to student ratio
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1:15
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Lewisboro, NY Crime
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On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 is the lowest crime rate and 10 is the highest)
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Violent Crime
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2
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Property Crime
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3
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Lewisboro, NY Politics
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Registered voters in Bedford, NY by party:
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Democrat
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58.076%
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Republican
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40.334%
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Independent Liberal
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1.428%
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Independent Conservative
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0.162%
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Lewisboro, NY Climate
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Inches of rain annually
(US average is 37)
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50.3
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Inches of snowfall annually
(US average is 25)
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22.4
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Average sunny days per year
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76
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July high temperature
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85.1
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January low temperature
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20.6 F.
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** Comfort Index
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49
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Source: Sperling's Best Places
*Sperling's cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lewisboro, NY (zip 10590) is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lewisboro, NY (zip 10590) is more expensive.
** Sperling's comfort index is based on humidity during the hot months. The US average comfort index is 44.
Lewisboro, NY History
Early settlers purchased the land now known as Lewisboro, NY from local American Indians. They first settled around the area now known as South Salem.
The Town of Salem was established in 1747. By 1790, the town had assumed its current boundaries as part of the original property became other towns. The name of the community was changed to South Salem in 1806. John Lewis, a financier, asked that the town be named after him when he established a town fund.
Lewisboro, NY Parks and Reserves
Lewisboro, NY is rich in natural areas and is a component of the biotic corridor. Two Westchester County parks are on Lewisboro, NY's borders, and there are six town parks and several community preserves. Following are some of the most notable recreation areas:
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the largest in Westchester County
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Mountain Lakes Camp, a county park on the northern border of Lewisboro, NY
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Onatru Farm on Elmwood Road, one of Lewisboro's preeminent parks
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Lewisboro Town Park on Route 35 features tennis courts, the town pool, ball fields, and outdoor basketball courts
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Leon Levy Preserve was acquired by the town in 2006 as open space
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Brownell Preserve is 118 acres of forested land given to the town
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Old Field Preserve was obtained in 2003, and includes about 100 acres of woods, wetlands, and sizable old fields (thus, the name)
- Fox Valley Park has a variety of sports facilities for the town.
Lewisboro, NY Lakes
There are seven lakes in the town of Lewisboro, NY including:
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Lake Waccabuc
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Lake Oscaleta
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Lake Rippowam
The above three lakes are interconnected and are collectively known as the Three Lakes. They are natural (not man-made) lakes.
Lake Oscaleta and Lake Rippowam are also called the Twin Lakes, probably because of Twin Lakes Village, a development which runs between them. The other lakes in town are:
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Lake Truesdale
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Lake Katonah
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Lake Kitchawan
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Timber Lake
Schools and Educational Facilities
The Katonah-Lewisboro School District serves the Town of Lewisboro, NY. Schools in the district include:
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