Jobs & Economy in White Plains
White Plains' economy runs on real, current corporate headquarters presence layered onto its county-seat government/court function.
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Learn moreReal, current corporate headquarters
The New York Power Authority's new 350,000+ sq ft headquarters at Hamilton Green (retaining ~1,000 jobs), Jackson Lewis P.C.'s national law-firm headquarters, and New York Life Insurance's major office all anchor White Plains' corporate identity.
White Plains Hospital: the city's largest employer
White Plains Hospital employs approximately 2,800 workers, ahead of NewYork-Presbyterian's local presence (~1,200) and Westchester County government itself (~1,107).
A real, substantial daytime economic footprint
White Plains' real daytime population (~150,000) reflects the scale of its combined corporate, government, and healthcare employment base.
Key takeaways
- NYPA's new HQ, Jackson Lewis P.C., and New York Life anchor White Plains' real corporate presence.
- White Plains Hospital is the city's single largest employer (~2,800 workers).
- White Plains' daytime population (~150,000) reflects its real, substantial combined economic footprint.
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