Living in Ardsley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ardsley · Census data 2020–2024
Ardsley has 4,998 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $243,000 (183% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $829,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Ardsley at a glance
- Population
- 4,998
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $243,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $829,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Ardsley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 183% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ardsley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ardsley the median home value is $829,900, 149% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ardsley median household income
The median household income in Ardsley is $243,000 and the income per person is $103,097. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ardsley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,728
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.04
Ardsley demographics
- Population
- 4,998
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,626
- Foreign-born
- 24.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ardsley ›
Education in Ardsley
78.7% of adults 25 and older in Ardsley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 47.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ardsley
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 43.4%
- Public transit
- 17.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Ardsley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| Dobbs Ferry | 11,443 | $165,417 | $765,500 | $2,369 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 8,434 | $193,621 | $865,200 | $1,877 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,001 | $1,800,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Ardsley, NY?
The median household income in Ardsley is $243,000, 183% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ardsley?
The median home value in Ardsley is $829,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ardsley?
The median gross rent in Ardsley is $3,501 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Ardsley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 183% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Ardsley?
The median age in Ardsley is 42.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ardsley?
The average commute to work in Ardsley is 36 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ardsley?
The unemployment rate in Ardsley is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ardsley?
78.7% of adults in Ardsley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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