Hastings-on-Hudson

Hastings-on-Hudson NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale

The suburban village of Hastings-on-Hudson is located in the town of Greenburgh in Westchester County and traversed by U.S. Route 9. The village has a land area of just 2 square miles and has an estimated population of 7,947 people according to the 2013 United States Census Bureau.

Hastings-on-Hudson is located in the southwesternportion of New York, across the Palisades, at the mouth of the Hudson River. Compared to most suburban cities, it has efficient and accessible transportation systems, making it a very easy place to get into, out of and around, whether by train or by bus.

Schools

The public schools in Hastings-on-Hudson, which include Hillside Elementary, Farragut Middle School and Hastings High School, have beenawarded the National Blue Ribbon of Excellence for their exemplary performance in academics and for their high performing students.

Attractions & Recreation

You’ll never run out of things to see and do when in the area. Offering everythingfrom weekly community events to outdoor recreational hotspots and shopping destinations, Hastings-on-Hudson is far from being a sleepy suburban town. Its vibrant Main Street, which remains the heart of the community, won the “Best Main Street” award from Westchester Magazine in 2008.

If you’re looking to spend some time enjoying the outdoors, you can head out to the various parks and greenspaces that are strewn throughout the area, from Hillside Woods to the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park (a linear park) and the South County Trailway. If you’re the outdoor team sports type, you can head out to one of Hastings-on-Hudson’s many playing fields found all over the village.

One of the most popular seasonal events here is the Hastings Farmer’s Market, happening from June to November and from December to May at the Hastings Library parking lot.This weekend market features interesting local products from desserts to spices as well as fresh organic produce. It’s atrue local gem and it represents what Hastings-on-Hudson is all about.

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