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About Scarsdale
Scarsdale is both a town and village in Westchester County, New York, United
States postal code 10583. It is a southern suburb of New York City. As of the
2000 census, its population was 17,823. With a median household income of
$219,317, Scarsdale is second on Money Magazine's 25 top-earning towns.
Scarsdale has elected to operate as a village government even though the
'Village of Scarsdale' is coterminous with the 'Town of Scarsdale.' It is one of
several villages in the state that have a similar governmental situation (see:
description of town in N.Y. State).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of
17.2 kmē (6.6 sq mi). 17.2 kmē (6.6 sq mi) of it is land and 0.15% is water.
Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods in Scarsdale (and the names of its elementary schools)
comprise:
* Edgewood
* Fox Meadow
* Greenacres
* Heathcote
* Quaker Ridge
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 17,823 people, 5,662 households, and
4,993 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,036.4/kmē
(2,685.7/sq mi). There were 5,795 housing units at an average density of
337.0/kmē (873.2/sq mi).
There were 5,662 households out of which 51.0% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 99.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 11.8% were non-families. 10.6% of all
households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average
family size was 3.35.
In the village the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18,
4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were
65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females
there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2
males.
The median income for a household in the village was $182,792, and the median
income for a family was $200,000+. Males had a median income of $100,000+ versus
$62,319 for females. The per capita income for the village was $89,907. About
1.7% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line,
including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
School System
The Scarsdale Union Free School District consists of one elementary school for
each of the neighborhoods mentioned above, as well as the Scarsdale Middle
School and the Scarsdale High School.
Scarsdale Post Office and postal zone
The Scarsdale Post Office on Chase Road is #88002428 on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Neighborhoods outside the Village of Scarsdale but still wholly or partially in
the Scarsdale ZIP code (10583), and thus include residences and businesses with
a "Scarsdale, NY 10583" mailing address, include:
* Beech Hill (City of Yonkers)
* Edgemont (Town of Greenburgh)
* Garth Road (mostly in the Town of Eastchester)
* Green Knolls (Town of Eastchester)
* Greenvale (Town of Eastchester)
* Murdock Woods (mostly in the Town of Mamaroneck)
* North End of Eastchester
* Wilmot (City of New Rochelle)
* Wilmot Woods (City of New Rochelle)
The population of the Scarsdale ZIP code is more than twice that of Scarsdale
proper.
A 2002 Forbes article includes 10583 on a list of about 200 "ZIP codes where the
2002 median home price was above $500,000 and where there were more than 10
homes sold during the year." The median home in 10583 sold for $717,500. It thus
ranked 71st, slightly outranking the Beverly Hills 90211 and 90212. However, the
famous Beverly Hills 90210 ZIP code ranked 24th, with a median home sale price
of $1,042,500.
Notable Locations
* The Duck Pond-located near Scarsdale High School, this pond freezes over
occasionally in the winter, allowing for residents to skate on the ice (though
it is small).
* The World War Two Memorial-located in the center of the village, this memorial
honors residents of Scarsdale who lost their lives during WWII.
* Cemetery at St. James the Less Episcopal Church. In the crypt in this seminary
is a secret room where southern slaves were hidden on their journey to Canada in
the "Underground Railroad" which was active during the American Civil War. Also
in this cemetery are the remains of unknown slaves of the era.
* Scarsdale Teen Center Incorporated (colloquially known as "Out of Bounds!") -
located on 862 Scarsdale Ave
* Scarsdale Glory Hole - A popular hangout for local teens and adults located in
the Butler Woods. This area is frequently visisted by first timers looking for a
"good time."
* Butler Woods-a stretch of woods wedged between Fox Meadow Road and the Bronx
River Parkway, the Butler Woods are a popular spot for joggers, dog walkers,
high school drinkers, and local children.
* Red Maple Swamp-another popular spot for dog walkers and joggers, the Red
Maple Swamp is an impressive piece of swampland in the Greenacres neighborhood
of Scarsdale, bisecting Valley Road into two separate sections.
* The Rock of Perth. Located in the original stone wall which surrounded a farm
on the edge of the Fox Meadow neighborhood, the Rock of Perth was brought to
America by Caleb Heathcote one of the early settlers of Scarsdale. This rock was
taken from his ancestral home in England and placed in the wall. The wall runs
behind residences which face both Overhill Road and Lockwood Road.
* The Scarsdale Platform Tennis Club. Scarsdale is the birthplace of platform
tennis, and this club is the first of its type in the world.