The Town FilesElmsford, New York
Village in Westchester County · population 5,239 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $641,700
- Household income
- $120,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 30.4
Elmsford is a village of 5,239 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $641,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of New York towns, better transit than 97% of New York towns, more walkable than 90% of New York towns.
How Elmsford ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elmsford is worth $641,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $120,179, which is more affordable than 10% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,546 a month. 54.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elmsford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $641,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,546 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $120,179 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elmsford
| People | Elmsford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 40.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Elmsford
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmsford since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 1.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Elmsford itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Elmsford
3 public schools with 1,013 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 477 | 10.4 |
| ALICE E GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2-6 | 404 | 11.2 |
| CARL L DIXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-1 | 132 | 7.8 |
Towns near Elmsford
- Fairview, NY1.2 mi · 3,217 people · home $474,500
- Greenburgh, NY2.3 mi · 95,397 people · home $697,100
- Valhalla, NY2.5 mi · 3,213 people · home $663,500
- Hartsdale, NY2.7 mi · 3,377 people · home $355,300
- Tarrytown, NY2.8 mi · 11,860 people · home $685,300
- Irvington, NY3.1 mi · 6,652 people · home $868,100
- Ardsley, NY3.1 mi · 5,079 people · home $829,900
- Hawthorne, NY3.5 mi · 4,646 people · home $692,200
Elmsford questions
Is Elmsford, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elmsford scores better for retirees than 18% of New York towns and quieter than 4%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in Elmsford?
The median owner-occupied home in Elmsford is valued at $641,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,179, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $2,546 a month.
What is the weather like in Elmsford?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Elmsford get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmsford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)