City safety & data profile

YonkersNY

Yonkers, NY is a 201K-resident city in Westchester County with a median household income of $83,549.

Westchester County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Yonkers, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Yonkers has a population larger than 97% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $501,600, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

201K
Population
Top 3%
By size
$83,549
Median income
$501,600
Median home
13.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Yonkers

Yonkers posts a median household income higher than 53% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Yonkers area.

Top 47%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Yonkers

Where Yonkers income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$83,549 Top 47% higher than 53% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Yonkers, NY beyond the headline numbers

Yonkers sits inside Westchester County, New York, at roughly 40.93°N, -73.90°W. Population 201,116, $83,549 median household income. Median home value $501,600, median rent $1,784. Poverty rate 13.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Yonkers's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 30.7%, then obesity at 29.3%. 2 hospitals in/around Yonkers, 2/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Yonkers from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
201,116
Yonkers
Median Income
$83,549
+23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$501,600
+120% vs avg
Median Age
39.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Westchester County) - Yonkers's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1000K+5%
Median Income
$118,976+45%
Median Home Value
$663,200+28%
Poverty Rate
9%-5%
Unemployment
6.1%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Yonkers, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
Poverty Rate
13.8% -3% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.7%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 23.1%

Population

White 34.6%
African American 16.7%
Asian 5.5%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
30.7%
Obesity
29.3%
Physical Inactivity
28.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.2%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.7%
Diabetes
12.4%
Current Smoking
11.9%
Current Asthma
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.3%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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1
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
ST JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL
YONKERS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
YONKERS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Yonkers, NY? ▼
Yonkers, NY has a population of 201,116 people, located in Westchester County, New York.
What is the median household income in Yonkers? ▼
The median household income in Yonkers, NY is $83,549 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
What is the median home value in Yonkers? ▼
The median home value in Yonkers, NY is $501,600. Median rent is $1,784/month.
What are the top health concerns in Yonkers? ▼
The top health indicators in Yonkers include High Blood Pressure (30.7%), Obesity (29.3%), Physical Inactivity (28.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Yonkers? ▼
Yonkers has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Yonkers? ▼
The median age in Yonkers, NY is 39.9 years. 35.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Yonkers, NY is located in Westchester County, New York. With a population of 201K and a $83,549 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Yonkers area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Yonkers's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Yonkers area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Westchester County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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