Scarsdale, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
18,005 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
92.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
90.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,703,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 28
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 4 5 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 4 5 33

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Scarsdale Middle School
<1 miles, SE · 4.6star
Heathcote School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Scarsdale Senior High School
<1 miles, NW · 5star
Kodomono Kuni
<1 miles, NE
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Colleges

The College of Westchester
3 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

White Plains Hospital Center
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
St John's Riverside Hospital
6 miles, W · 3.2star
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
6 miles, NE · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
16 miles, SW · 4.6star
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