At a Glance
Median Income
$81,816
$42,770 per capita
Home Value
$478,000
Zillow: $706,055
Median Rent
$1,730/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1,049/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.1% smoking rate
How Yonkers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yonkers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yonkers a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yonkers residents earn a median household income of $81,816 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,770. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yonkers is $478,000 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $706,055. Median rent is $1,730/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Yonkers reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,049/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Yonkers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yonkers has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population209,529
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density11,634/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,816
Per Capita$42,770
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B
Home Value$478,000
Rent$1,730
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$706,055
Housing Units85,352
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property1,049/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault265/100K
Burglary133/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation322 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Yonkers was founded in 1646.
The median home in Yonkers was built in 1956.
23.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.