Millwood, New York
Millwood is a community of 1,083 people in Westchester County, New York.
Why visit Millwood
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carrie Chapman Catt House, Chappaqua, Pruyn Sanctuary and Teatown Lake Reservation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Millwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Millwood
Millwood is a hamlet and census-designated place located in the town of New Castle, New York, United States in Westchester County. It was originally settled as Sarlesville. The area now known as Millwood appears on 19th century maps as Merritt's Corners (now the intersection of NY 100 and NY 120) and Rockdale Mills (close to what is now the Briarcliff Manor border). As of the 2020 census, Millwood had a population of 1,081.
From the Wikipedia article Millwood, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Carrie Chapman Catt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Chappaqua
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Railway station in Chappaqua, the United States of America
Greeley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Isaac Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Old Chappaqua Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Area of Chappaqua, New York, first settled by Quakers
Sarles' Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Site of Old Croton Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic dam in Yorktown, New York, United States
Williams–DuBois House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Teatown Lake Reservation
Park · 2.2 mi
Nature reserve and education center in New York
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Map of Millwood
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 3.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 4.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.4 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yorktown Hts 1W Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Mount Kisco 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Ossining 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Bedford 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Crugers 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Haverstraw 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Sleepy Hollow 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Peekskill 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Golden's Bridge 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- West Haverstraw 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MillwoodNY SarlesTavernSite, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Millwood Station - August 2014, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carrie Chapman Catt House, New Castle, NY, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Young House, New Castle, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Croton Reservoir, Patrick Stahl, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Horace Greeley House, Chappaqua, NY, 2009, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williams–Dubois House, New Castle, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Allen farm buildings, Chappaqua, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chappaqua, NY, train station, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tea Town Lake, Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS040-E-96100 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-243783 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-48508 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-66107 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-96098 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-96099 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-27479 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-27478 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157072 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-66108 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-243784 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- IBM Quantum System One, OJB Quantum, CC BY 4.0
- IBM Thomas J Watson Research Laboratory and outside entrance, Chris Samuel, CC BY 2.0
- JR Rao, Contact.jrrao, CC BY 4.0
- IBM Watson Research Center entrance, Autopilot, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IBM Thomas J Watson Research Laboratory and grounds, Chris Samuel, CC BY 2.0
- SarlesTavern, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- ChappaquaNY SolomonResnickHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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