Millwood, NY

Tucked into the wooded hills of northern Westchester County, Millwood is a quiet, close-knit hamlet in the town of New Castle. With roughly a thousand residents, it offers a peaceful, semi-rural atmosphere surrounded by leafy backroads, nature preserves, and the popular North County Trailway. A small commercial hub centered around Routes 100 and 133 provides everyday conveniences, from neighborhood dining and a local grocery market to quick on-ramps for the Taconic and Saw Mill River parkways.

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Families are often drawn to Millwood for its access to the highly regarded Chappaqua Central School District, which includes Horace Greeley High School. While the hamlet feels comfortably removed from city bustle, commuting is straightforward. Residents can easily catch Metro-North trains in neighboring Chappaqua or Mount Kisco for a direct ride into Grand Central, while nearby hubs like White Plains provide quick access to major hospitals, corporate offices, and regional shopping.