Boies Schiller and Flexner, 2007
Armonk’s story
173 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1867.
- 1853Armonk is settled
ArmonkNY
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0
Population
4,429
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$1.75M
+8.1% in a year
Household income
$230K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
5,344
A job hub
Is Armonk a good place to live?
77% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Armonk, above both New York’s towns (32%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 10 of the 266 New York towns we compare have a higher typical home value than Armonk. 15% of the land in Armonk is conserved, against 5.2% in New York’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Eugene and Agnes Meyer Nature Preserve, at 96 acres with 1.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. We don’t grade Armonk yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Armonk stand out
Where Armonk beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 5,243 people come to Armonk for work
Where Armonk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,344jobs based in Armonk
6%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 617 attractions →United States Military Academy and 496 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Armonk. Close and well known come first.
Big draw22 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw28 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw29 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw28 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0
Getting set up
Moving to Armonk: who provides what
Armonk is unincorporated, so Westchester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCon Edison36.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Castle Water District #416 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWestchester CountyWestchester County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWestchester County Board of ElectionsWestchester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1050410504 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Armonk.
Housing
The typical home in Armonk is valued at about $1.75M
The typical Armonk home is worth about $1,753,000, up 8.1% in a year, 3 times the New York typical home. 88% of Armonk households own their home.
$1.75MZillow home value
Typical home value
Armonk$1.75M
New York$525K
+8.1%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
The median household income in Armonk is higher than in the typical New York or U.S. town
Armonk’s median household income is $230,000. Since 2013, Armonk has added 1,513 jobs, to 5,344 in 2023. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Armonk.
6%work in town
| Armonk | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $230,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 21% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Armonk6%
New York35%
North Castle10%
White Plains4%
Mount Pleasant4%
23 mi
median commute distance
5,344
jobs based in Armonk
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Armonk faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 17 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Armonk.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
17
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Armonk
Armonk has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–82°
Fall45–64°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Armonk has set aside 14.8% of its land for conservation
5.6 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. The trail density in Armonk is 0.9 miles per square mile.
14.8%conserved
14.8%
conserved · 566 of 3,836 acres
5.6 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve | 2 mi | 94 |
| 2. Eugene and Agnes Meyer Nature Preserve | 1.7 mi | 96 |
| 3. Wampus Brook Park | 0.4 mi | 59 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
Armonk stands out in New York and nationally, with fewer of its adults who have obesity
Among 756 New York towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who have obesity than Armonk. Armonk beats the New York average on 24 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. Among 756 New York towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Armonk.
| Armonk | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 6.1% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
24 better7 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Armonk | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.2% | 17.2% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.4% | 12.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 7.7% |
Northern Westchester Hospital
4.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Armonk
17pages on Armonk
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
14 within 15 miles of the center of Armonk
SUNY Westchester Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Valhalla5.8 mi$5,948 in-state tuitionNew York Medical CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Valhalla5.8 miSUNY at Purchase CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Purchase6 mi$8,953 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Armonk residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Armonk
5 notable people were born in Armonk.
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About Armonk
CDP in New York, United States
Armonk is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of North Castle, located in Westchester County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Armonk had a population of 4,495. The corporate headquarters of IBM are located in Armonk.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 387 ft
- ZIP code
- 10504
Armonk’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Armonk.
North CastleGreenwichNew CastleArmonk
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armonk | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| North Castle | #34 | A+ | D− | — | A+ | A+ |
| New Castle | #42 | A+ | D− | — | A+ | A+ |
North Castle and New Castle report no FBI crime data of their own. Armonk isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Armonk with a neighbor →
Questions about Armonk
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Armonk, NY a good place to live?
We don’t grade Armonk yet; the figures below are still real.
What is Armonk, NY known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Dave Barry and Chance Kelly.