At a Glance
Median Income
$116,779
$47,681 per capita
Home Value
$568,000
Zillow: $713,451
Median Rent
$2,564/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
8.6% smoking rate
How Elmsford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmsford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmsford a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmsford residents earn a median household income of $116,779 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,681. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmsford is $568,000 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $713,451. Median rent is $2,564/month, with 29.8% 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 1965.
Education
42.1% of adults in Elmsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmsford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,183
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density4,890/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born35.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,779
Per Capita$47,681
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$568,000
Rent$2,564
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$713,451
Housing Units1,842
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation271 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Elmsford was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
35.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.