Living in Eastchester, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eastchester · Census data 2020–2024
Eastchester has 20,491 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $157,202 (83% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $790,100, the median rent is $2,210/month.
Eastchester at a glance
- Population
- 20,491
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $157,202State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $790,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,210/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Eastchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eastchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eastchester the median home value is $790,100, 137% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,210 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Eastchester median household income
The median household income in Eastchester is $157,202 and the income per person is $83,927. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Eastchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,086
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.64
Eastchester demographics
- Population
- 20,491
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 7,745
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eastchester ›
Education in Eastchester
67.4% of adults 25 and older in Eastchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eastchester
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 50.8%
- Public transit
- 18%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Eastchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastchester | 20,491 | $157,202 | $790,100 | $2,210 |
| Tuckahoe | 6,973 | $104,375 | $621,300 | $2,177 |
| Bronxville | 6,510 | $215,815 | $1,095,100 | $3,501 |
| New Rochelle | 82,769 | $109,167 | $702,500 | $1,917 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,001 | $1,800,700 | $3,501 |
| Pelham | 7,305 | $184,375 | $915,800 | $2,299 |
| Yonkers | 209,978 | $83,549 | $501,600 | $1,784 |
| Mount Vernon | 72,427 | $78,779 | $484,000 | $1,629 |
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What is the median household income in Eastchester, NY?
The median household income in Eastchester is $157,202, 83% 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 Eastchester?
The median home value in Eastchester is $790,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Eastchester?
The median gross rent in Eastchester is $2,210 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Eastchester, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Eastchester?
The median age in Eastchester is 44.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Eastchester?
The average commute to work in Eastchester is 34 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eastchester?
The unemployment rate in Eastchester is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eastchester?
67.4% of adults in Eastchester 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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