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Living in
Eastchester.
Eastchester is an unincorporated community in Westchester County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Eastchester
The median household income sits around $158,526 and median home values hover near $790,100, so this is solidly upper-middle-class territory; median rent runs about $2,210 a month, which reflects the overall cost structure. The unemployment rate is remarkably low at 3.3%, and with 68.9% of residents holding college degrees, you're living in an educated, professionally established community where most people are working in white-collar jobs—many commuting into the city, which averages 33.7 minutes depending on where you're heading. The town itself is compact at just five square miles with distinct character areas—Bronxville and Tuckahoe are their own incorporated villages, each with their own identity and local institutions like the Lake Isle Country Club and Twin Lakes County Park, which offers trails and horse stables if outdoor recreation matters to you.
Eastchester at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
19.0%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.0% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in Eastchester: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eastchester, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (16.3%), and 7.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
21.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
61.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Eastchester
In Eastchester, rent runs 36% above the NY average, and home values are 86% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
80.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Eastchester and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westchester County, which includes Eastchester, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Eastchester: Westchester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Westchester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Eastchester is about 2% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Eastchester Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute34.1 min avg
How Eastchester residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eastchester, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 13 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 99% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eastchester runs 99% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
4.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
517.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eastchester Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes Eastchester, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Eastchester is about 2% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes Eastchester, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Eastchester is about 2% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eastchester has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.44" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.88" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eastchester
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eastchester's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · New Rochelle
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Mount Vernon
St John's Riverside Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Yonkers
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eastchester
Eastchester's student/teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 67.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eastchester (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbia University in the City of New York
13.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,973 students · in-state tuition $74,180 · 93% graduate · median earnings $109,430 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eastchester
Eastchester has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
12 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
13 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eastchester
Eastchester Public Library
11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester
Cities Near Eastchester
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Eastchester?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Eastchester FAQ
Is Eastchester, New York affordable?⌄
Eastchester's median rent is $2,210/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $157,202/year. Median home value is $790,100.
Is Eastchester, New York safe?⌄
Eastchester's violent crime rate was 5 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 517 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eastchester, New York?⌄
Westchester County, which includes Eastchester, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eastchester, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Eastchester is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,210/month and median household income is $157,202/year. The median home value is $790,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eastchester, New York?⌄
The average commute in Eastchester is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from