Why Live in Edgewood
Edgewood, a neighborhood in Scarsdale, New York, is known for its gridded streets and manicured lots surrounding the local elementary school. Homes here are predominantly Dutch Colonial Revival, Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival styles, with several split-levels from the 1950s. The area is appreciated for its top-notch public works, including twice-weekly garbage collection. Edgewood residents enjoy access to several parks, such as the Scarsdale Municipal Pool, which features four pools and various athletic courts, and Drake Road Park, which offers a soccer field and wooded greenery. Davis Park hosts community events like the Fourth of July celebration. The Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center and White Plains Road provide convenient shopping and dining options, including Martine’s Fine Bake Shoppe and Mimi’s by Martine’s gelato shop. The neighborhood is highly walkable, with easy access to parks, the elementary school, and downtown Scarsdale. Public transportation is efficient, with buses synced to the train schedule, allowing commuters to reach New York City in under an hour via the Scarsdale train station, located 1 mile away. LaGuardia Airport is 20 miles away, and White Plains Hospital is 3 miles away. Scarsdale Public Schools, including Edgewood Elementary School, Scarsdale Middle School, and Scarsdale High School, are highly rated, with the high school offering the Senior Options Program for community service and internships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgewood a good place to live?
Edgewood is a good place to live. Edgewood is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Edgewood is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Edgewood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 43. The average household income is $239,046 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 91.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Edgewood are home owners, with 7.8% of residents renting and 92.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Edgewood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Edgewood neighborhood guide.
Is Edgewood, NY a safe neighborhood?
Edgewood, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Edgewood?
The median home price in Edgewood is $2,028,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $405,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $9,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $422K a year to afford the median home price in Edgewood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Edgewood is $239K.
What are the best public schools in Edgewood?
The best public schools that serve Edgewood are:
- Scarsdale Middle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Edgewood School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Scarsdale High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Edgewood?
The best private schools that serve Edgewood are:
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Home Trends in Edgewood, NY
On average, homes in Edgewood, Scarsdale sell after 186 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgewood, Scarsdale over the last 12 months is $2,038,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,038,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,038,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$682
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$2,028,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%