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Scarsdale

New York · 18,253 residents · 6.675 sq mi
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Scarsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,473,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 252% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,253
+2%since 2000
from 17,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,735 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Scarsdale
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$137,352
+53%since 2000
from $89,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,473,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
9.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(12,249)
Black1.2%(220)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(922)
Asian20.9%(3,816)
Other5.6%(1,016)
Diversity Score62.3%(11,375)
Diversity Score
62
+70%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
58.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 31.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
37.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarsdale, New York?

Scarsdale, New York has about 18,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scarsdale, New York earns about $250,001 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 $1,473,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Scarsdale, New York?

About 89.5% 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 1.8% 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 1,266 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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