At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$181,917 per capita
Home Value
$1,703,800
Zillow: $708,636
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
90.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.9%
5.2% smoking rate
How Scarsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scarsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scarsdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scarsdale residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $181,917. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Scarsdale is $1,703,800 , 504% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $708,636. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 19.2% 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 1943.
Education
90.7% of adults in Scarsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(169% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scarsdale 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 42.
Data Overview
People
Population18,005
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,695/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born24.3%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$181,917
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,703,800
Rent$3,501
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$708,636
Housing Units5,979
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity18.9%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation303 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+90.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+62.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute42 min
Broadband99.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Scarsdale was founded in 1701.
The median home in Scarsdale was built in 1943.
29.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
24.3% 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.