Known for its historic charm, natural beauty, and diversity, New Rochelle offers residents the best of suburban living near New York City. This vibrant Westchester County city has much to boast.
Population
According to the 2020 census, New Rochelle has a population of 79,726 residents. Over the past decade, the city has become increasingly diverse, with growing Hispanic, African American and Asian populations now accounting for a majority of residents.
History
New Rochelle has a rich history dating back to the 17th century when it was founded by French Huguenots. Many historic homes and buildings built in the late 1800s grace its streets. The city is named after La Rochelle, France.
New Rochelle played an important industrial role and later evolved into a major East Coast suburb. Historic landmarks like Fort Slocum evoke its storied past.
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Quality of Life
New Rochelle boasts an extremely high quality of life with beautiful neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and abundant recreation options. The vibrant downtown offers boutique shops, restaurants, arts and entertainment.
Community events like parades and farmers markets reinforce small town appeal. Excellent city services, low crime, and diversity make New Rochelle an attractive place to put down roots.
Healthcare
Residents have access to first-rate healthcare with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital located downtown. The state-of-the-art medical center excels in areas like cancer, neurology, cardiology and women’s health.
Private practices, urgent care centers, nursing homes and more offer convenient care across the city. Public health outreach further promotes community wellness.
Safety
New Rochelle residents enjoy safe neighborhoods thanks to diligent policing and community watch programs. Violent crime is rare while property crime rates are lower than many NYC suburbs. The fire department also vigilantly protects the community.
Citizens play an active role in crime prevention by reporting suspicious activity and volunteering with youth programs. A sense of civic duty fosters public safety.
Transportation
The Metro-North commuter rail provides fast service to New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. Amtrak also runs through New Rochelle. Major highways like I-95 serve drivers.
Within the city limits, walking and biking options abound. Taxis and ride shares further facilitate getting around.
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Shopping and Dining
The diverse restaurant scene downtown offers Italian, Mexican, Japanese, and more. Trendy cafes line the streets.
Downtown, the New Roc City entertainment complex, built on the site of the former New Rochelle Mall, houses stores, a movie theater, bowling alley, arcade and go karts.
Education
The City School District of New Rochelle contains six elementary schools, an early childhood center and two middle schools feeding into New Rochelle High School. The diverse student body excels in academics, arts and athletics.
Private school options include the renowned Iona Preparatory School all-boys Catholic school. College-readiness starts early in New Rochelle schools.
Points of Interest
- New Roc City – Large entertainment, retail and dining complex with stores, movies, bowling, go karts
- Glen Island Park – Picturesque waterfront park on Long Island Sound with beaches, picnic sites, and hiking trails
- Thomas Paine Cottage – Historical home of Founding Father Thomas Paine, now a museum
- Hudson Park – 13-acre harbor-front park with a beach and the city boathouse
- Fort Slocum – Former military base on Davids Island, which is being converted into a park and environmental preserve
Services we offer near New Rochelle, NY
Injectables
- Botox
- PRP Hair Restoration
- Dermal Fillers
- Liquid Facelift
Med Spa
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Body Contouring
- Laser Hair Removal
- Hair Restoration
Plastic Surgery
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Laser Lipo
- Face & Neck Procedures
- Mini Tummy Tuck
- Tummy Tuck
- Mommy Makeover
Botox, fillers and skin care for New Rochelle patients
Bellava’s physician-led injector team — our medical director, Donna D’Alessio, MD, with nurse injectors Grace Jacildo, BSN, RN and Nicole Cardwell, FNP-BC — offers Botox, lip and dermal fillers, PRP and laser, and our licensed medical estheticians, Semira Crecco-Donnelly and Natalina McEwan, perform HydraFacial, Vivace and PRP microneedling, Aerolase, laser hair removal, IPL photofacials including Limelight, and CoolSculpting, all at our office in Bedford Hills.