Elmsford

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Elmsford, NY

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Savor small-town serenity on the cusp of NYC

Suburban Scenic Welcoming Diverse Charming Historic Quaint Peaceful Accessible Commuter

Located about 25 miles north of New York City, Elmsford is a quiet village in Westchester County. Elmsford’s peaceful neighborhoods boast tree-lined streets, lush surroundings, and a slew of parks. Local shops and restaurants line Elmsford’s charming Main Street, contributing to the village’s small-town atmosphere.

Recreational opportunities abound near Elmsford, with easy access to the Saw Mill River and a host of nearby country clubs and parks like Rumbrook Park East, Ridge Road Park, and the historic Kensico Dam Plaza. Getting around from Elmsford is a breeze with convenience to I-287, Routes 9A and 119, and the Sprain Brook and Saw Mill River Parkways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Elmsford, NY is $2,152 for a studio, $2,610 for one bedroom, $3,383 for two bedrooms, and $4,541 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmsford has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,610/month
736 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,458/month
718 Sq Ft
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Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Alice E Grady Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-6

383 Students

5
out of 10

Carl L Dixson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

154 Students

Rating Unavailable

Alexander Hamilton High School

Public

Grades 7-12

485 Students

5
out of 10

Alexander Hamilton High School

Public

Grades 7-12

485 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Greenburgh Nature Center
  • Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
  • Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
  • Rockefeller State Park Preserve
  • Cranberry Lake Preserve

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.