Here's what it costs to live in Yonkers, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,730 per month, while the typical home is valued around $478,000. Households earn a median of $81,816 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 49. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$81,816
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,730
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$478,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.90%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
209,529
Latest estimate
Median Age
39 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
49.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Yonkers?
The cost of living index for Yonkers is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Yonkers?
The median gross rent in Yonkers is $1,730 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Yonkers?
The median household income in Yonkers is $81,816 per year.
What is the median home value in Yonkers?
The median home value in Yonkers is $478,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Yonkers?
Yonkers has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 49.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Yonkers?
New York has a top state income tax rate of 10.90% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology