The Town FilesPound Ridge, New York
Town in Westchester County · population 5,082 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,114,500
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 50.5
Pound Ridge is a town of 5,082 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $1,114,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 98% of New York towns, better for families than 96% of New York towns, better for retirees than 95% of New York towns.
How Pound Ridge 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 Pound Ridge is worth $1,114,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 16% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pound Ridge | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,114,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Pound Ridge
| People | Pound Ridge | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.8% | — |
| Work from home | 35.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 42.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Pound Ridge
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pound Ridge since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 20, 2001.
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 Pound Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Pound Ridge
1 public school with 207 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 207 | 13.8 |
Towns near Pound Ridge
- Lewisboro, NY3.7 mi · 12,265 people · home $820,900
- Bedford, NY4.3 mi · 17,309 people · home $938,800
- New Canaan, CT5.6 mi · 20,622 people · home $1,611,900
- Bedford Hills, NY5.8 mi · 3,239 people · home $487,300
- Ridgefield, CT6.2 mi · 7,596 people · home $843,600
- New Canaan, CT6.9 mi · 6,220 people · home $1,099,400
- Wilton, CT7.4 mi · 18,503 people · home $928,800
- Mount Kisco, NY7.5 mi · 10,959 people · home $478,300
Pound Ridge questions
Is Pound Ridge, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pound Ridge scores better for retirees than 95% of New York towns and quieter than 60%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Pound Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Pound Ridge is valued at $1,114,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Pound Ridge?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.0 inches of snow.
Does Pound Ridge get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pound Ridge 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)