What are the schools like in Yonkers, NY?

Yonkers is served primarily by YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 29 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Yonkers?

The median household income in Yonkers, NY is $78,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Yonkers, NY?

Yonkers has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Yonkers, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Yonkers, NY affordable or expensive?

Yonkers's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yonkers is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $456,500 and the median rent is $1,659 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Yonkers, NY?

Yonkers has a violent crime rate of 311.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1014.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yonkers, NY a Good Place to Live?

Yonkers is a mid-sized city of 209,780 in New York, with a median household income of $78,208 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Yonkers stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Yonkers is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yonkers city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Yonkers's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yonkers costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Yonkers, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$456,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,659	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Yonkers's violent crime rate is 311.8 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.8 /100k

Property Crime

1014.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Yonkers is served primarily by YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yonkers, NY	National Avg
School District	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	29	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yonkers sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yonkers, NY
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Yonkers, NY	National Avg
Population	209,780	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.3%	18.9%
Asian	5.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bronxville, NY 2 mi Tuckahoe, NY 2 mi Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 3 mi Mount Vernon, NY 3 mi Alpine, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Yonkers

Yonkers, NY is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

10710 10701 10704 10705 10703 10708 10707

Yonkers vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yonkers, NY affordable or expensive?

Yonkers's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Yonkers roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $456,500 and median rent is $1,659/month.

What is the crime rate in Yonkers, NY?

Yonkers's violent crime rate is 311.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1014.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yonkers?

Public schools in Yonkers are operated by YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 29 elementary, 2 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yonkers, NY a good place to live?

Yonkers, NY has a population of 209,780, a median household income of $78,208, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Yonkers?

Yonkers averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yonkers?

Yonkers, NY is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 10710, 10701, 10704, 10705, 10703, 10708, 10707.

What is the population of Yonkers?

The population of Yonkers, New York is 209,780 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yonkers?

Key numbers for living in Yonkers: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $456,500, median household income $78,208, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yonkers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.