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Elmsford, New York

Elmsford, New York is 3 miles NW of White Plains, New York (center to center) and 23 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Westchester county. The village is part of the New York metro area. The population of Elmsford is 4,676.

The People and Families of Elmsford

In Elmsford, about 47% of adults are married. The size of households in Elmsford is larger than most.

Approximately 44% of Elmsford is non-white. Elmsford is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elmsford had a median family income of $71,630. The people of Elmsford can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village.

Political Inclinations

Among Elmsford political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,100. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Elmsford Housing

Of the housing in Elmsford, approximately 49% is occupied by their owners. The village offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Elmsford than most places in New York.

Commuting

In Elmsford, 80% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Elmsford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyElmsford Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyElmsford Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elmsford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elmsford Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elmsford Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Elmsford College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Elmsford, NY

Comparing Elmsford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women107
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime54

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