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Yonkers, NY

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Yonkers.

Population: 189,925 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Yonkers, NY is $687,816 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $726,900 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,714/month. 38 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$687,816

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$687,816
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$687,816
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$726,900
Median list price
$749,990
Median price per sqft
$366
1-year sale-price change
+54.4%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
318
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
95

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,714/mo
1-year rent change
+9.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
38
Elementary schools
26
Middle schools
2
High schools
8
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GREENBURGH-NORTH CASTLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL, PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24, ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Maywood Chemical Co. (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.8°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
54.8°F
Annual precipitation
55.7 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
198

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
512
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
471,998
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
420,106

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
118
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (3 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
110
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,185 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
70.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$9,076
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
362,328
Average weekly wage
$1,731
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

YonkersState medianUS median
Median home value$687,816$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$726,900$363,950$325,000
Median days on market44 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,714/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,076$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Yonkers, NY?
$687,816.
What is the median sale price in Yonkers, NY?
$726,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Yonkers, NY?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Yonkers, NY?
Typical rent: $2,714/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yonkers, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
Is Yonkers, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Yonkers, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Yonkers, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yonkers, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Yonkers, NY?
38 schools (26 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Yonkers, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 12.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yonkers, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yonkers, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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