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Yonkers
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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Suburb
New York City

Yonkers

#10,864 in Best Places to Live in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Yonkers is a suburb of New York City with a population of 209,730. Yonkers is in Westchester County. Living in Yonkers offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Yonkers there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Yonkers and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Yonkers are above average.
    About Yonkers...
    Population
    209,730
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $420,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,550
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      178.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      10.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      71.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      100.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      630.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      123.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Yonkers

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,403
    National
    $69,021
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