What are the schools like in Scarsdale, NY?

Scarsdale is served primarily by SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Scarsdale?

The median household income in Scarsdale, NY is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Scarsdale, NY?

Scarsdale has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Scarsdale, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Scarsdale, NY affordable or expensive?

Scarsdale's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scarsdale is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,635,400 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Scarsdale, NY?

Scarsdale has a violent crime rate of 131.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 572.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scarsdale, NY a Good Place to Live?

Scarsdale is a small city of 18,061 in New York, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Scarsdale stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Scarsdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scarsdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Scarsdale's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Scarsdale costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Scarsdale, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,635,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scarsdale's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.2 /100k

Property Crime

572.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Scarsdale is served primarily by SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Scarsdale, NY	National Avg
School District	SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	89.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scarsdale sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scarsdale, NY
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Scarsdale, NY	National Avg
Population	18,061	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	17.5%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartsdale, NY 2 mi Greenville CDP (Westchester County), NY 2 mi White Plains, NY 2 mi Eastchester, NY 3 mi Ardsley, NY 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Scarsdale

Scarsdale, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

10583

Scarsdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scarsdale, NY affordable or expensive?

Scarsdale's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Scarsdale roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,635,400 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Scarsdale, NY?

Scarsdale's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 572.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scarsdale?

Public schools in Scarsdale are operated by SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 89.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scarsdale, NY a good place to live?

Scarsdale, NY has a population of 18,061, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Scarsdale?

Scarsdale averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scarsdale?

Scarsdale, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 10583.

What is the population of Scarsdale?

The population of Scarsdale, New York is 18,061 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scarsdale?

Key numbers for living in Scarsdale: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,635,400, median household income $250,001, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scarsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.