Population 18,434 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eastchester
Household size in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Eastchester holds 2.75 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, Eastchester is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.5% of households in Eastchester, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eastchester
Renters in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.1% of households in Eastchester rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Eastchester than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Eastchester is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,571 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,618 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,178 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,289 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$718 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Eastchester runs $2,289 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $718 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eastchester
Bachelor's degrees in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.0% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Eastchester: 67.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eastchester: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. Eastchester has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eastchester
| Period | Eastchester | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Eastchester has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 48 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eastchester compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastchester | 2.75 | 45.6 | 2.5% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 1952 | $2,289 | 67.0% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| Tuckahoe | 2.42 | 45.9 | 5.2% | 44.1% | 6.5% | 1963 | $2,231 | 61.7% | 95.0% | 2.1% |
| Scarsdale | 3.13 | 41.3 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 1954 | $3,155 | 88.4% | 98.0% | 4.2% |
| Bronxville | 2.37 | 41.4 | 5.4% | 24.1% | 6.2% | 1947 | $2,410 | 62.9% | 93.6% | 6.2% |
| Larchmont | 2.70 | 40.7 | 8.7% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 1942 | $2,400 | 83.7% | 98.5% | 5.9% |
| New Rochelle | 2.68 | 42.2 | 8.8% | 47.6% | 4.5% | 1955 | $2,027 | 50.4% | 87.3% | 6.2% |
| Ardsley | 3.06 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 17.0% | 6.3% | 1968 | $3,482 | 78.0% | 97.7% | 5.2% |
| Pelham | 3.20 | 39.6 | 11.2% | 32.7% | 7.4% | 1939 | $2,503 | 71.4% | 95.1% | 5.3% |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 2.68 | 45.9 | 3.3% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 1947 | $2,388 | 74.3% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Hartsdale | 2.28 | 52.2 | 2.7% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 1961 | $2,443 | 66.0% | 94.2% | 4.1% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.78 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 57.0% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,751 | 35.1% | 85.4% | 9.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eastchester. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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