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Scarsdale

New York · 17,166 residents · 6.675 sq mi
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Scarsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $237,135. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 326% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,166
−4%since 2000
from 17,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,572 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Scarsdale
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$237,135
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,323
+25%since 2000
from $89,907 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
90.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration22%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+11%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(14,594)
Black1.5%(263)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(467)
Asian12.6%(2,241)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(6,516)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(13,648)
Black1.4%(242)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(671)
Asian12.9%(2,220)
Other2.1%(361)
Diversity Score43.4%(7,450)
Diversity Score
43
+19%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
56.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
33.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
74.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarsdale, New York?

Scarsdale, New York has about 17,166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scarsdale, New York?

The typical household in Scarsdale, New York earns about $237,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scarsdale, New York expensive?

In Scarsdale, New York, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Scarsdale, New York?

About 85.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scarsdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scarsdale, New York?

About 2.1% of people in Scarsdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scarsdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Scarsdale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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