The Town FilesYonkers, New York
City in Westchester County · population 211,569 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $501,600
- Household income
- $83,549
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.9
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $501,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 99% of New York towns, better transit than 98% of New York towns, more vibrant than 96% of New York towns.
How Yonkers ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Yonkers is worth $501,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $83,549, which is more affordable than 8% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,784 a month. 46.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Yonkers | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $501,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,784 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $83,549 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Yonkers
| People | Yonkers | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 33.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Yonkers
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yonkers since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Yonkers itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Yonkers
41 public schools with 24,537 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY | PK-12 | 1,240 | 14.6 |
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,137 | 16.5 |
| CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (charter) | K-12 | 1,125 | 20.1 |
| YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,103 | 16.2 |
| GORTON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,080 | 15.9 |
| SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,043 | 13.0 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL - EARLY COLLEGE STUDIES | 9-12 | 1,017 | 14.1 |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 981 | 16.4 |
| ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | PK-8 | 844 | 17.2 |
| PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL | PK-8 | 795 | 15.6 |
| BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE | 7-12 | 780 | 16.3 |
| ROBERT C DODSON SCHOOL | PK-8 | 724 | 15.4 |
Towns near Yonkers
- Bronxville, NY2.2 mi · 6,656 people · home $1,095,100
- Tuckahoe, NY2.4 mi · 7,084 people · home $621,300
- Eastchester, NY2.9 mi · 34,641 people · home $806,300
- Hastings-on-Hudson, NY3.0 mi · 8,590 people · home $865,200
- Mount Vernon, NY3.0 mi · 73,893 people · home $484,000
- Eastchester, NY3.2 mi · 20,901 people · home $790,100
- Pelham, NY3.9 mi · 7,326 people · home $915,800
- Dobbs Ferry, NY4.4 mi · 11,541 people · home $765,500
Yonkers questions
Is Yonkers, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Yonkers scores better for retirees than 11% of New York towns and quieter than 2%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Yonkers?
The median owner-occupied home in Yonkers is valued at $501,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,549, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $1,784 a month.
What is the weather like in Yonkers?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Yonkers get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yonkers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)