What should buyers know about living in Scarsdale?

Scarsdale is a village and town with one shared government. Neighborhoods are commonly identified by their five public elementary schools: Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote and Quaker Ridge. The Scarsdale Railroad Station and Wayside Cottage are among five National Register of Historic Places listings in the village. Housing is overwhelmingly detached homes: 5,747 housing units at the 2020 Census.

  • Home prices: $3M (Scarsdale10583 (Pendulum Property Group data) median sale price, all home types, 2026 year to date through August). Medians across all home types move with the mix of sales, so treat this as a guide, not a quote.
  • Property taxes: about 1.86% of market value, or roughly $56,000 a year on the median price. This is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR; actual bills depend on the assessment.
  • Schools: Scarsdale Union Free School District (7 schools). Niche grade: A+ (#1 of Westchester districts, Niche 2027).
  • Commute: Metro-North Harlem Line: Scarsdale. Train time to Grand Central: about 35–50 min, an approximate range from MTA weekday timetables covering express and local trains. Monthly ticket about $271.50.

Nearby towns to compare: Hartsdale, White Plains, New Rochelle, Bronxville. Tami Earnest is a Compass agent who works with buyers and sellers in Scarsdale and across Westchester.

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