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.
Median Household Income
$83,549
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,784
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$501,600
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
| 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
Average AQI
44.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,787
Per month
Avg Home Value
$449,000
Census ACS
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%
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 $1,784 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Yonkers?
The median household income in Yonkers is $83,549 per year.
What is the median home value in Yonkers?
The median home value in Yonkers is $501,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Yonkers?
Yonkers has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Yonkers?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
