Larchmont is a somewhat small coastal village (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 6,488 people and three associated neighborhoods, Larchmont is the 265th largest community in New York. Much of the housing stock in Larchmont was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic villages in the country. Larchmont home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Larchmont real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Larchmont is a decidedly white-collar village, with fully 100.00% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Larchmont is a village of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Larchmont who work in management occupations (20.57%), healthcare (15.86%), and teaching (8.83%). Of important note, Larchmont is also a village of artists. Larchmont has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Larchmont’s character. Also of interest is that Larchmont has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 25.14% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. In addition, Larchmont is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre. Because of many things, Larchmont is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Larchmont a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Larchmont has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Larchmont’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Larchmont is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. One downside of living in Larchmont is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Larchmont, the average commute to work is 39.62 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the village, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. In addition, it is also a pedestrian-friendly village. Many of Larchmont’s neighborhoods are dense enough and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot. In Larchmont, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Larchmont is a relatively small village. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.If knowledge is power, Larchmont is a pretty powerful place. 80.02% of the adults in Larchmont have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Larchmont in 2022 was $115,372, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $461,488 for a family of four. Larchmont is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Larchmont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Larchmont residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Larchmont include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Russian. The most common language spoken in Larchmont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
