Living in Hartsdale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Hartsdale has 2,903 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $132,778 (54% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $355,300, the median rent is $1,858/month.
Hartsdale at a glance
- Population
- 2,903
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $132,778State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $355,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,858/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Hartsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the New York median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hartsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hartsdale the median home value is $355,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,858 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,228 a month in housing costs.
Hartsdale median household income
The median household income in Hartsdale is $132,778 and the income per person is $90,101. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hartsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,303
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.26
Hartsdale demographics
- Population
- 2,903
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 1,238
- Foreign-born
- 34%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartsdale ›
Education in Hartsdale
78.6% of adults 25 and older in Hartsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 45% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 32%
- Drive alone
- 44.9%
- Public transit
- 16.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Hartsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,001 | $1,800,700 | $3,501 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | $620,800 | $2,269 |
| Dobbs Ferry | 11,443 | $165,417 | $765,500 | $2,369 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
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What is the median household income in Hartsdale, NY?
The median household income in Hartsdale is $132,778, 54% 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 Hartsdale?
The median home value in Hartsdale is $355,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hartsdale?
The median gross rent in Hartsdale is $1,858 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Hartsdale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the New York median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Hartsdale?
The median age in Hartsdale is 49.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hartsdale?
The average commute to work in Hartsdale is 37 minutes; 32% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartsdale?
The unemployment rate in Hartsdale is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartsdale?
78.6% of adults in Hartsdale 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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