Here's what it costs to live in Yonkers, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, while the typical home is valued around $501,600. Households earn a median of $83,549 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$83,549
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,784
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$501,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
209,978
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Census ACS
44.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,812
Per month
Avg Home Value
$567,600
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 10470 | — | $1,581 | $536,400 |
| ZIP 10583 | — | $2,441 | $1,123,800 |
| ZIP 10701 | — | $1,622 | $400,300 |
| ZIP 10703 | — | $1,550 | $452,700 |
| ZIP 10704 | — | $1,812 | $479,000 |
| ZIP 10705 | — | $1,589 | $447,700 |
| ZIP 10707 | — | $1,978 | $676,000 |
| ZIP 10708 | — | $1,986 | $481,000 |
| ZIP 10710 | — | $1,750 | $511,500 |
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.0
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.7%
The cost of living index for Yonkers is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Yonkers is $1,784 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Yonkers is $83,549 per year.
The median home value in Yonkers is $501,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Yonkers has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
