A village between two rivers

With its peaceful, tree-lined streets, charming stores and restaurants, and river views, it's no surprise that this tranquil suburb is a popular destination in Westchester County. You can be in Manhattan in under an hour and still have a quiet small town lifestyle in Briarcliff Manor.

Population

8,215

Established

1902

Median House or Condo Value

$590,000

Parkland

7 parks

Opportunities in Briarcliff Manor

Whether you're looking to have coffee with friends at a local coffee shop, hike or bike through the Teatown Lake Reservation, or take in historic buildings, Briarcliff Manor offers opportunity for everyone. Its strong community has made Briarcliff a place to settle down for generations.

Education

Today most Briarcliff Manor residents attend Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District. A few families attend Ossining Union Free School District. Many families pick Briarcliff Manor for its excellent schools.

Parks & Recreation

With about 180 acres of recreational facilities and parks in Briarcliff Manor, there is a lot to keep you busy. You can spend a day on the Hudson River at Scarborough Park or pass time at the Village Youth Center, which has a deck, patio, outdoor basketball court, and an indoor facility for community programs.

Getting Around

The Scarborough MetroNorth station provides direct service to Grand Central, getting you to Manhattan in about 45 minutes. For drivers, Briarcliff Manor is conveniently located off of the Taconic State Parkway, and other state roads, linking you to the rest of the County.

Culture

Briarcliff Manor had its modern start as a farming community, and it still maintains that charming small town feel. With several buildings on the National Historic Registry, you can find a lot of historic charm throughout the village. With events like the Community Bonfire in the winter and its annual Memorial Day parade, Briarcliff Manor is a quaint small town with the conveniences of modern life.

Call Westchester Home

Whether you’re looking for an historic home on the countryside, a modern luxury apartment in a thriving downtown, or something in between, you’ll find it in Westchester.

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450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.

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Relax at beaches, hike and bike trails, and enjoy other activities across 18,000 acres of parkland.

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Get to Grand Central Station in as little as 30 minutes.

Our Incentives

Westchester County’s various incentives help support startups, assist not-for-profits, and promote economic development through creating, attracting and retaining jobs, and more.

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Industrial Development Agency

Sales tax exemptions on new construction, expansion or renovation projects, or the acquisition of new equipment, and more help companies grow and prosper.

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Local Development Corporation

Since its inception in 2012, we’ve assisted not-for-profit organizations in securing tax-exempt bond financing benefits totaling over $400 million—at no cost or risk to the taxpayers of Westchester County.

Our Programs

Westchester County offers programs and services to assist and incentivize businesses.

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Element 46 Incubator

The new Element 46 Incubator program kicked off in 2019 to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in the County. Nearly a hundred business leaders will serve as mentors to startups, offering their expertise, time, and support.

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Program

Westchester works to encourage, promote and increase participation of business enterprises owned and controlled by persons of color or women.

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Opportunity Zones

This new community investment tool established by Congress in 2017 encourages long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

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Service-Disabled Veteran - Owned Business Program

Westchester encourages and supports eligible SDVOBs to play a greater role in the state's economy by increasing their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities.

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Disadvantaged Business Program

This federally regulated program provides a vehicle for increasing the participation by small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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