Area guide

Scarsdale

Top public schools, Tudor homes, 35 minutes to Midtown

Price per sqft

$750-$920 (median ~$759, 2026)

Population

~18,300 village | ~19.9M New York metro

Crime scale

Very low for United States

~500 property crimes per 100,000 (relo estimate), Scarsdale

Overview

Scarsdale is a Westchester village chosen almost entirely for its public schools, with Tudor and colonial homes and a 35-minute train to Grand Central. It suits families who want public education at private-school standard. Property tax is among the highest in the country.

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School fit
5/5
Scarsdale Union Free School District is among the strongest public districts in the United States; Scarsdale High School is the anchor.
Tax position
2/5
New York State income tax up to 10.9% but no city income tax; property tax is among the highest in the US.
Commute
4/5
Metro-North to Grand Central in about 35 minutes; HPN about 20 minutes.
Family network density
5/5
Professional and finance families; highly international.
Inventory in price band
3/5
Single-family homes on modest lots.

Best for

· Families prioritising top public schools
· Manhattan commuters wanting a short train
· Buyers who want a village centre

Key neighborhoods

· Fox Meadow, Tudor homes near the station
· Greenacres, walk to school
· Edgemont, unincorporated next door with its own schools

Commute and access

Metro-North to Grand Central in about 35 minutes; HPN about 20 minutes.

Housing profile

Single-family homes on modest lots. Property tax is very high, often a large share of carrying cost.

Key tradeoffs

· Property tax among the highest in the US
· New York State and city-adjacent income tax
· Low inventory in school-driven months

Demographics

Professional and finance families; highly international.

Schools overview

Scarsdale Union Free School District is among the strongest public districts in the United States; Scarsdale High School is the anchor.

Restaurants & bars

Where we would take you in your first month in Scarsdale. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.