Valhalla (Viking for "bit of heaven") is a village of about 5,400 people, located in Westchester County, New York in the Hudson Valley. It lies peacefully within the tree-covered boundaries of the town of Mt. Pleasant, 3 miles north of White Plains and only 35 miles north of New York City. 

Valhalla's quaint historic downtown district features unique shops, an interesting array of eateries, and professional offices behind original facades sporting the impressive architectural styles from early American colonial to post-World War II modern. 

Valhalla is easily accessed via several major interstates, making for the perfect commuter location. The Bee-Line transit system provides bus service throughout West Chester County, including connections to the Metro-North rail station in Valhalla. This train carries commuters to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan (25.5 miles). Along with all of the transportation opportunities facilitated by its proximity to New York City, Valhalla also enjoys air service through West Chester County Airport. It features several commercial service operators and more than 400 based aircraft, including helicopters. Passengers from New York and Connecticut frequent the Airport for its non-stop commercial services to 10 major cities. 

The local high school and middle school each enroll about 320-360 students. Fifty students in grades eight to 11 attend the local High School of Business & Performing Arts. Also, Westchester County boasts 23 colleges and universities, as well as numerous business and vocational schools. The Westchester Community College is one of the top-ranked institutions of its kind in the nation.

The County is home to numerous museums, theaters, dance companies, galleries, orchestras, choral societies and music festivals. The Neuberger Museum in Purchase, the world-renowned Caramoor Center for Music, the Arts in Katonah, and the Hudson River Museum and Planetarium in Yonkers are but a few of cultural diversions which can be found in Westchester County.

Outdoor recreation opportunities also abound with 55 golf courses, fishing, cross-country skiing, camping, swimming, and more. Three major trail ways invite strolling or bicycling. The County has one of the highest proportions of recreational acreage-to-population in the nation. 

Westchester County is flanked by two of New York's most famous waterways, the Hudson River and the Long Island Sound. The County is dotted with more than 40 parks and has more than 28,000 acres of open space. Protected watershed lands and reservoirs throughout the County serve to ensure a high-quality water supply.

The county and its 45 municipalities offer an abundance of vibrant downtowns, charming villages, rolling fields and waterfront views. Housing options include lavish single-family homes to affordable townhouses and apartments, as well as everything in between. Seventy-eight homes were sold in Valhalla in 2003. Prices ranged from $290,000 to $1,900,000. The average size of the homes was 2013 square feet.

Along with Blythedale, there are four major hospitals within six miles.

Other facts about Valhalla, according to CityData.com:
•	Median household income above state average. 
•	Median house value significantly above state average. 
•	Unemployed percentage significantly below state average. 
•	Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average. 
•	Number of rooms per house above state average. 
•	House age above state average. 
•	Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.