Eastchester, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Bronx County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20,519 Population 6,218/sq mi density
$158,526 Median Income $84,013 per capita
$774,200 Home Value $1,467,472 Zillow
$2,273 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$158,526 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$774,200 home value, $2,273/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Eastchester, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$158,526
111% above
$84,013 per capita
Home Value
$774,200
175% above
Zillow: $1,467,472
Median Rent
$2,273/mo
95% above
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.9%
104% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
33% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Eastchester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eastchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
211%
Home Value
275%
Rent
195%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
204%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eastchester a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eastchester residents earn a median household income of $158,526 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $84,013. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eastchester is $774,200 , 175% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,467,472. Median rent is $2,273/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

68.9% of adults in Eastchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eastchester has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population20,519
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density6,218/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.7%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$158,526
Per Capita$84,013
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359

Housing

B+
Home Value$774,200
Rent$2,273
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$1,467,472
Housing Units8,208
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity21.5%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation232 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+31.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Eastchester was built in 1951.
17.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
19.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.