At a Glance
Median Income
$138,750
$56,530 per capita
Home Value
$600,800
Zillow: $741,829
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
9.4% smoking rate
How Yorktown Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yorktown Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yorktown Heights a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yorktown Heights residents earn a median household income of $138,750 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,530. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yorktown Heights is $600,800 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $741,829. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
57.1% of adults in Yorktown Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yorktown Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,038
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,750
Per Capita$56,530
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$600,800
Rent
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$741,829
Housing Units854
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation427 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+25.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Yorktown Heights was built in 1950.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.