Ossining, NY

Ossining, New York

Introduction to Ossining, New York

Ossining, New York, in Westchester county, is 10 miles NW of White Plains, New York and 29 miles N of New York, New York. The village is located in the New York metropolitan area. Ossining has a population of 24,010.

Ossining History

Frederick Philipse was one of the earliest landowners of this area. In 1685, he bought land in this region from the Sint Sinck Indians. This area eventually developed into the present day town of Ossining. Philipse also built a manor that extended from Spuyten Duyvil Creek to Croton River. The village of Sing Sing was incorporated in 1813. In 1845, a new town was created from the northern part of the Town of Mount Pleasant, which became Ossining.

Ossining and nearby Attractions

• Philipsburg Manor
• Haverstraw Brick Museum
• Rockland Lake State Park
• Graham Hills County Park
• Haverstraw Brick Museum

Things To Do In Ossining

Ossining lies in a region of great natural beauty. The vast areas of parkland and the nearby Atlantic Ocean make for a very asthetic combination. The area also has two golf courses that overlook the ocean and offer excellent playing opportunities. Those interested in learning mroe about the past of the area should visit the Philipsburg Manor, which was built by an early settler.

Ossining Transportation

Air transportation is available from La Guardia Airport.

Ossining Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Pace University, SUNY Westchester Community College, Iona College and Mercy College.

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High Points

Ossining strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Ossining, NY

Comparing Ossining to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Ossining Almanac

Ossining Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ossining Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ossining, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

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Nearby Cities and Towns

Ossining Public Libraries

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Ossining High Schools (2004)

OSSINING HS
29 S HIGHLAND AVE
914-762-5760
Serves 1,290 students.

Ossining Colleges

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