Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
14%
Elmsford, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,901
Population
4,771
Renter Mix
58% Rent
Savor small-town serenity on the cusp of NYC
Suburban
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Scenic
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Welcoming
Located about 25 miles north of New York City, Elmsford is a quiet village in Westchester County. Elmsford’s peaceful neighborhoods boast tree-lined streets, lush surroundings, and a slew of parks. Local shops and restaurants line Elmsford’s charming Main Street, contributing to the village’s small-town atmosphere.
Recreational opportunities abound near Elmsford, with easy access to the Saw Mill River and a host of nearby country clubs and parks like Rumbrook Park East, Ridge Road Park, and the historic Kensico Dam Plaza. Getting around from Elmsford is a breeze with convenience to I-287, Routes 9A and 119, and the Sprain Brook and Saw Mill River Parkways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,062
Average: $139,168
Education
1,653
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,635
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elmsford has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Elmsford, NY is $2,219 for a studio, $2,901 for one bedroom, $3,862 for two bedrooms, and $5,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmsford has increased by 5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,901/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$8,000/month
2,627 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elmsford, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Alice E Grady Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Carl L Dixson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
116 Students
Alexander Hamilton High School
Public
Grades 6-12
491 Students
Alexander Hamilton High School
Public
Grades 6-12
491 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Greenburgh Nature Center
- Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
- Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
- Rockefeller State Park Preserve
- Cranberry Lake Preserve
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.