Living in Elmsford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elmsford · Census data 2020–2024
Elmsford has 5,186 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $120,179 (40% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $641,700, the median rent is $2,546/month.
Elmsford at a glance
- Population
- 5,186
- Median age
- 30.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $120,179State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $641,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,546/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Elmsford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Elmsford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elmsford the median home value is $641,700, 93% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,546 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,779 a month in housing costs.
Elmsford median household income
The median household income in Elmsford is $120,179 and the income per person is $46,835. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Elmsford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,753
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.26
Elmsford demographics
- Population
- 5,186
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 1,586
- Foreign-born
- 40.2%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elmsford ›
Education in Elmsford
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Elmsford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elmsford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 13.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Elmsford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Tarrytown | 11,784 | $107,106 | $685,300 | $2,121 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | $692,200 | $3,250 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
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What is the median household income in Elmsford, NY?
The median household income in Elmsford is $120,179, 40% 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 Elmsford?
The median home value in Elmsford is $641,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Elmsford?
The median gross rent in Elmsford is $2,546 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Elmsford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Elmsford?
The median age in Elmsford is 30.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Elmsford?
The average commute to work in Elmsford is 26 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elmsford?
The unemployment rate in Elmsford is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elmsford?
42.9% of adults in Elmsford 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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