The Town FilesScarsdale, New York
Village in Westchester County · population 18,253 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,800,700
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.5
Scarsdale is a village of 18,253 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $1,800,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 100% of New York towns, better for families than 99% of New York towns, more walkable than 90% of New York towns.
How Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale is worth $1,800,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 7.2 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 4% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 92.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scarsdale | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,800,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1943 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Scarsdale
| People | Scarsdale | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 33.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.5% | — |
| Work from home | 36.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 42.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Scarsdale
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
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scarsdale 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 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 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 Scarsdale itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Scarsdale
12 public schools with 7,604 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,498 | 10.7 |
| SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-11 | 1,125 | 11.5 |
| EDGEMONT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 908 | 10.7 |
| CASIMIR PULASKI SCHOOL | PK-8 | 561 | 21.6 |
| GREENVILLE SCHOOL | K-6 | 532 | 11.6 |
| QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL | K-5 | 515 | 11.2 |
| GREENVALE SCHOOL | 2-5 | 491 | 12.3 |
| FOX MEADOW SCHOOL | K-5 | 480 | 13.3 |
| SEELY PLACE SCHOOL | K-6 | 409 | 10.5 |
| EDGEWOOD SCHOOL | K-5 | 381 | 13.1 |
| HEATHCOTE SCHOOL | K-5 | 357 | 11.2 |
| GREENACRES SCHOOL | K-5 | 347 | 11.6 |
Towns near Scarsdale
- Hartsdale, NY2.0 mi · 3,377 people · home $355,300
- Greenville, NY2.2 mi · 9,394 people · home $858,200
- White Plains, NY2.5 mi · 59,559 people · home $620,800
- Eastchester, NY2.9 mi · 20,901 people · home $790,100
- Eastchester, NY3.4 mi · 34,641 people · home $806,300
- Ardsley, NY3.5 mi · 5,079 people · home $829,900
- Fairview, NY3.6 mi · 3,217 people · home $474,500
- Harrison, NY3.7 mi · 28,218 people · home $1,010,700
Scarsdale questions
Is Scarsdale, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scarsdale scores better for retirees than 32% of New York towns and quieter than 13%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Scarsdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Scarsdale is valued at $1,800,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 7.2 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Scarsdale?
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 Scarsdale get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scarsdale 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)