Scarsdale, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Bronx County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
18,005
Population
2,695/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$181,917 per capita
$1,703,800
Home Value
$708,636 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$1,703,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Scarsdale experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 303 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9936°N, 73.7772°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bronx County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 21.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 61 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Scarsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").