Living in Scarsdale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scarsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Scarsdale has 18,010 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,800,700, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Scarsdale at a glance
- Population
- 18,010
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,800,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 91.2%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Scarsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 325% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Scarsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scarsdale the median home value is $1,800,700, 441% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Scarsdale median household income
The median household income in Scarsdale is $250,001 and the income per person is $188,274. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Scarsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,921
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 3.22
Scarsdale demographics
- Population
- 18,010
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 5,576
- Foreign-born
- 25.5%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scarsdale ›
Education in Scarsdale
91.2% of adults 25 and older in Scarsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 63.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scarsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 36.4%
- Drive alone
- 24.2%
- Public transit
- 29.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.7%
Scarsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,001 | $1,800,700 | $3,501 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | $620,800 | $2,269 |
| Eastchester | 20,491 | $157,202 | $790,100 | $2,210 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | $1,010,700 | $2,616 |
| Tuckahoe | 6,973 | $104,375 | $621,300 | $2,177 |
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What is the median household income in Scarsdale, NY?
The median household income in Scarsdale is $250,001, 191% 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 Scarsdale?
The median home value in Scarsdale is $1,800,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Scarsdale?
The median gross rent in Scarsdale is $3,501 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Scarsdale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 325% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Scarsdale?
The median age in Scarsdale is 41.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Scarsdale?
The average commute to work in Scarsdale is 43 minutes; 36.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scarsdale?
The unemployment rate in Scarsdale is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scarsdale?
91.2% of adults in Scarsdale 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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