Yonkers, New York
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Yonkers.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Yonkers?
Yonkers, NY has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 143 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $478,000 and median rent about $1,730, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $81,816. Typical commute is 38 minutes; summer highs average 85°F. Violent-offense rates run about 353.9 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 143U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $478,000U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,730U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $81,816U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 38 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 353.9per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 85°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Yonkers compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 211,040City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $81,816Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 143ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year43% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $478,000City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year58% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,730City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year28% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 38 min52% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 6851% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 353.9annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)40% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 912.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)70% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 85°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals2.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 28°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 46.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals40% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 239As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals11% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Yonkers grew 7.5% from 196,407 in 2010 to 211,040 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Yonkers expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Yonkers's housing cost index is 143 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($478,000 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,730 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 143 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $478,000 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,730 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Yonkers?
Typical ownership costs center near $478,000, while median gross rent is about $1,730 a month. Against a median household income of $81,816, rent alone is roughly 25% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $478,000
- Median rent $1,730/month
- Median household income $81,816
What is the job market like in Yonkers?
County unemployment recently ran 3.8% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Yonkers is about $81,816 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 3.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $81,816
How long is the typical commute in Yonkers?
Average one-way commute time is about 38 minutes, with Walk Score near 68/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 38 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 68/100
Is Yonkers safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 353.9 per 100k and property about 912.7 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 353.9 per 100k
- Property 912.7 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Yonkers?
Normals show summer highs near 85°F, winter lows near 28°F, about 46.3 inches of rain, and roughly 239 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 85°F
- Winter low 28°F
- 46.3 in rain · 239 sunny days
Yonkers (pop. 211,040) sits in New York. Median household income is roughly $81,816, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 143 — well above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $478,000 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Yonkers is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Yonkers with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Snow-belt Upstate and transit-heavy downstate markets feel like different worlds. The normals show about 46.3 inches of rain and 239 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 38 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 68. Unemployment recently ran near 3.8%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 353.9 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Yonkers city, 1600000US3684000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Westchester County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00094741 TETERBORO AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10