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Yorktown heights, NY

Yorktown heights, NY.

Population: 28,821 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Yorktown heights, NY is $742,477 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $825,000 after a median 179 days on market. 9 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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$742,477

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

179

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$742,477
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+60.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$742,477
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
$825,000
Median list price
$420,000
Median price per sqft
$375
1-year sale-price change
+103.7%
Median days on market
179 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, PUTNAM-WESTCHESTER BOCES
Schools include
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKELAND-COPPER BEECH MIDDLE SCHOOL, THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BROOKSIDE SCHOOL, CROMPOND SCHOOL

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
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Magna Metals (4.2 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
54.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
919
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,399
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
66,913

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Black Pond Airfield (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
DANBURY HOSPITAL, SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC, GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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
1,968
Housing built before 1970
53.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
86.7%

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

Yorktown heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$742,477$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$825,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market179 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Yorktown heights, NY?
$742,477.
What is the median sale price in Yorktown heights, NY?
$825,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Yorktown heights, NY?
Median days on market: 179 days.
What is typical rent in Yorktown heights, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yorktown heights, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Yorktown heights, 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 Yorktown heights, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yorktown heights, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Magna Metals, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve Yorktown heights, NY?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Yorktown heights, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yorktown heights, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yorktown heights, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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