New York · Metropolitan Area
Yorktown Heights is a small town in New York with a population of 2,038. Residents earn $138,750 per year, which is 85% above the national average.
Based on current data, Yorktown Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Yorktown Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Yorktown Heights is $138,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places Yorktown Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Yorktown Heights is $600,800, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Yorktown Heights is a highly educated community — 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Yorktown Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 62.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.1% |
| 177% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $138,750 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,530 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 36.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $600,800 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $692,495 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 25.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2706°N, 73.7747°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 36.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |