Cost of Living in Hartsdale, NY

Population 3,254 · New York · Data vintage 2023

129
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hartsdale sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 6 miles northeast of Yonkers, Hartsdale falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 153

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hartsdale

The median home value in Hartsdale is $341,500 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,016/month, 53% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $152,619/year is 105% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Hartsdale has a cost of living index of 129 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$341,500
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$708,636
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,016/mo
53% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 86.3%
Renter-occupied 13.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,016
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,630/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
47.0 min
74% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
42.3%
Carpooled
3.5%
Public transit
28.2%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
23.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$152,619
105% above avg
Per Capita Income
$93,186
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
60% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.5%
Graduate degree 43.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.4
Male median age 45.9
Female median age 50.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
78.6%
Good air days/yr
198
Max AQI recorded
144
PM2.5 days
221
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
5
Public schools
1,736
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hartsdale, NY?

Hartsdale has a cost index of 129 (100 = national average). It is 29% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hartsdale, NY?

The median gross rent in Hartsdale is $2,016 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hartsdale?

The median home value in Hartsdale is $341,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hartsdale?

The median household income in Hartsdale is $152,619 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hartsdale, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hartsdale is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Hartsdale, NY affordable?

Hartsdale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 129 — about 29% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hartsdale?

Hartsdale has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hartsdale at a Glance

Population
3,254
Median Income
$152,619
Home Value
$341,500
Median Rent
$2,016/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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