City safety & data profile

ScarsdaleNY

Scarsdale, NY is a 18K-resident city in Westchester County with a median household income of $250,000+.

Westchester County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Scarsdale, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Scarsdale has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $1,800,700.

Data updated 2026-07-19

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$250,000+
Median income
$1,800,700
Median home
2.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Scarsdale

Scarsdale posts a median household income higher than 99% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 1%
by median income, US cities

Where Scarsdale income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Below this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). This entry sits in this band. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Scarsdale, NY beyond the headline numbers

Scarsdale sits inside Westchester County, New York, at roughly 41.01°N, -73.78°W. Population 17,885, $250,000+ median household income. Median home value $1,800,700, median rent $3,501. Poverty rate 2.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Scarsdale's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.1%, then high blood pressure at 25.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Scarsdale from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,885
Scarsdale
Median Income
$250,000+
+268% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,800,700
+691% vs avg
Median Age
41.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Westchester County) - Scarsdale's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1000K+5%
Median Income
$118,976+45%
Median Home Value
$663,200+28%
Poverty Rate
9%-5%
Unemployment
6.1%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Scarsdale, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Poverty Rate
2.9% -80% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 91.2%
Work From Home 36.4%
Public Transit 29.3%

Population

White 64.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 20.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.1%
High Blood Pressure
25.3%
Obesity
19.6%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Physical Inactivity
13.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
10.3%
Current Asthma
8.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
7.9%
Diabetes
7.6%
Current Smoking
5.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 78.1%
Annual Checkup 82%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
4.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
2.6%
Stroke
2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Scarsdale, NY? ▼
Scarsdale, NY has a population of 17,885 people, located in Westchester County, New York.
What is the median household income in Scarsdale? ▼
The median household income in Scarsdale, NY is $250,000+ per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 2.9%.
What is the median home value in Scarsdale? ▼
The median home value in Scarsdale, NY is $1,800,700. Median rent is $3,501/month.
What are the top health concerns in Scarsdale? ▼
The top health indicators in Scarsdale include Short Sleep Duration (31.1%), High Blood Pressure (25.3%), Obesity (19.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Scarsdale? ▼
The median age in Scarsdale, NY is 41.5 years. 91.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Scarsdale, NY is located in Westchester County, New York. With a population of 18K and a $250,000+ median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Scarsdale area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

White Plains, NY 58K Eastchester, NY 20K Greenburgh, NY 87K Wykagyl, NY 14K Mamaroneck, NY 19K Harrison, NY 28K Dobbs Ferry, NY 11K New Rochelle, NY 80K
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Using Scarsdale's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Scarsdale area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Westchester County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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