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Edited by The Westchester Local - last reviewed June 3, 2026
Big-city bones, suburban pockets, and riverfront reinvention — Yonkers contains multitudes. Seven hills, five Metro-North stations, 70+ parks, and the widest price ladder in Westchester.
Westchester's largest and most diverse city — 210,000 people across 20 square miles — from gritty urban downtown to leafy suburban enclaves, offering the broadest housing mix in the county with co-op entry points under $150K and estate-grade colonials above $2M.
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| Town | Median Price Signal | Commute Signal | School Lens | Buyer Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | about $690K | 25–35 min express via Hudson Line (Yonkers station); 28–32 min via Ludlow; Harlem Line via Fleetwood/Crestwood; plus NYC subway access at southern border | Varies 3/10–7/10 by school; Yonkers Middle High School 87% math/85% reading proficiency ([Niche](https://www.niche.com/)) | Big-city bones, suburban pockets, and riverfront reinvention — Yonkers contains multitudes. Seven hills, five Metro-North stations, 70+ parks, and the... |
| Mount Vernon | about $500K | 25–28 min by Metro-North Harlem Line (Fleetwood) or New Haven Line (Mount Vernon East) | 3/10 | Gritty-to-genteel border city with Westchester's fastest commute, deep historic roots, a dynamic international food scene, and the widest pricing swin... |
| Bronxville | about $1.6M | Peak express ~30–33 min (3–4 trains/day); semi-express ~35–38 min; locals 42–48 min | 10/10 | Old-money collegiate elegance compressed into one walkable square mile |
Yonkers is the fourth-largest city in New York State and Westchester County's most complex real estate market. With 210,000 residents across 20 square miles, it spans the full spectrum of American housing: $150K co-ops in prewar buildings, $400K capes on quarter-acre lots, $900K colonials in suburban-feeling neighborhoods, $2M+ Victorians in National Register historic districts, and luxury waterfront condos competing with new construction in White Plains and New Rochelle. Five Metro-North stations serve the city — three on the Hudson Line (Yonkers, Ludlow, Glenwood) and two on the Harlem Line (Fleetwood, Crestwood) — plus NYC subway access at the southern border. No other Westchester municipality offers this breadth of product, price, or commute optionality.
The city's defining characteristic is its internal segmentation. "Yonkers" is not one market — it is at least eight distinct micro-markets, each with its own buyer profile, price dynamics, days-on-market norms, and school-quality realities. A $600K budget buys a renovated 3BR colonial in Dunwoodie, a 2BR condo on the waterfront, a 2-family income property in Ludlow, or a fixer-upper Victorian in Park Hill. The same dollar produces wildly different outcomes depending on neighborhood, property type, and buyer priorities. The Yonkers buyer's first job is to decide which Yonkers they're buying into.
The Bronxville P.O. phenomenon — where Yonkers addresses in the 10708 ZIP code carry a Bronxville mailing address but Yonkers municipality and Yonkers Public Schools — is the single most important parcel-level verification in lower Westchester real estate. Buyers pay a premium for the Bronxville address and ambiance but must underwrite Yonkers city taxes and Yonkers school assignment. This tradeoff defines the Lawrence Park West market and trips up uninformed buyers every cycle.
Riverfront redevelopment has transformed the downtown over two decades — more than $1 billion invested along the Hudson, including luxury rental and condo towers, the Yonkers Brewing Company, X20 Xaviars on the Hudson, a public esplanade, Van der Donck Park at the Saw Mill River daylighting site, and the continuing Chicken Island redevelopment project. The Yonkers Metro-North station, with express service to Grand Central in 25–30 minutes, anchors the downtown waterfront appeal. This is not your grandfather's Getty Square — but it's also not a finished transformation. Development is ongoing, neighborhood quality varies block by block, and the city's urban challenges coexist with its suburban aspirations.
The buyer lens should be practical: confirm the exact municipality, school district, tax bill, commute routine, and property-specific constraints before treating broad Yonkers averages as decision-ready facts. In a market like this, the address and parcel often matter more than the city name alone.
Yonkers contains at least eight distinct residential micro-markets. Each operates with its own buyer pool, price band, days-on-market rhythm, and sale-to-list dynamic. Here they are, in order of premium-to-value:
Price Tier: about $700K–about $2.2M | DOM: 14–35 days for turnkey | Sale-to-List: 100–108% | Competition: High for well-priced homes
The most premium pricing tier in Yonkers — physically adjacent to Bronxville Village, sharing the 10708 ZIP code, Bronxville post office, and Bronxville ambiance. Tree-lined streets, deep lots, and substantial colonials, Tudors, center-hall homes, and estate-grade properties from the 1920s–1930s era. The Lawrence Park West Historic District anchors the architectural character. The neighborhood feels like Bronxville — the lawns, the sidewalks, the mature canopy — but the tax bill says Yonkers, and the school assignment is Yonkers Public Schools.
This is the most misunderstood puzzle piece in lower Westchester real estate. Buyers pay a substantial premium versus other Yonkers neighborhoods for the address, streetscape, and village-adjacent lifestyle. A renovated 4BR colonial in Lawrence Park West that would list at $1.4M–$1.8M would trade at $2.5M–$3.5M+ if it were physically located 800 feet east inside Bronxville Village. The premium is real, but so is the discount relative to true Bronxville.
The Bronxville P.O. Math: A Lawrence Park West buyer pays approximately $200K–$600K less than the equivalent house inside Bronxville Village but accepts Yonkers Public Schools instead of Bronxville UFSD and Yonkers city income tax (~16.75% of NYS income tax liability). For buyers without school-age children or those planning private/parochial education, this tradeoff is attractive. For school-sensitive families, it's disqualifying. The mailing address is cosmetic — the municipality is everything.
Buyer Profile: Empty-nesters downsizing from Bronxville/Scarsdale who want the village lifestyle without the village tax; families committed to private/Catholic education who value the 10708 address and streetscape; buyers priced out of Bronxville Village who prioritize neighborhood feel over public school assignment; professionals commuting via Fleetwood station (Harlem Line, 30–35 min to GCT) who want a suburban rhythm close to the station.
Key Diligence: Confirm municipality on the tax bill, not the listing. Confirm school assignment — this is 100% Yonkers Public Schools, no exceptions. A Bronxville mailing address (10708) does not mean Bronxville UFSD. Verify city income tax impact. Model the full tax bill including city, county, and school components. The premium you're paying is for address and ambiance — make sure you're comfortable with the trade.
Price Tier: about $500K–about $1.3M | DOM: 14–30 days for turnkey under $900K | Sale-to-List: 100–107% for updated homes | Competition: Moderate–High
The most suburban-feeling section of Yonkers, running east of the Bronx River Parkway toward the Mount Vernon, Bronxville, and Eastchester borders. This is the Yonkers that feels least like "the city" — wide streets, mature trees, detached colonials, Tudors, expanded capes, and split-levels on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Fleetwood Metro-North station (Harlem Line, ~30–35 min to GCT) serves this area, and many addresses share the 10708 Bronxville postal code (with the same municipality/school caveats as Lawrence Park West).
The neighborhood is anchored by the Cross County Shopping Center (retail hub with 100+ stores including Macy's, Target, restaurants), the Cross County Parkway for regional access, and the Bronx River Parkway corridor. Sarah Lawrence College sits just across the Bronxville border to the north. The northern reaches of Colonial Heights — sometimes called Mohegan Heights — offer slightly larger lots and a quieter feel.
At the May 2026 snapshot, Colonial Heights-Mohegan Heights shows a median listing price of about $710K–about $750K on Realtor.com with approximately 7–10 active SFH listings at any time. Updated colonials under $800K move in 2–4 weeks with multiple offers. Properties over $1M sit longer (30–60 days) unless exceptional.
Buyer Profile: Families who want the most suburban Yonkers experience — a detached colonial with a yard, garage, and basement in a neighborhood where kids play outside. Buyers who would prefer Bronxville, Scarsdale, or Eastchester but need $200K–$400K more house for the same budget. Commuters using Fleetwood station. First-time move-up buyers coming from co-ops or condos in denser parts of Yonkers or the Bronx.
Competing Markets: Eastchester ($700K–$1.5M+, smaller lots, lower taxes, better schools), Bronxville Village ($1.5M–$4M+, completely different tax/school tier), Mount Vernon Fleetwood area ($400K–$800K, more urban, different school system). Colonial Heights wins on space-for-price and suburban feel at Yonkers price points.
Price Tier: about $400K–about $1.2M+ | DOM: 21–60+ days depending on condition | Sale-to-List: 95–103% | Competition: Moderate, condition-dependent
One of Yonkers' most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods, located on a rise just east of the Saw Mill River Parkway and south of Cross County. Developed primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Park Hill features grand Victorians, Queen Annes, colonials, Tudors, and a notably cohesive streetscape from the 1890s–1920s era. The Park Hill Historic District (on the National Register of Historic Places) encompasses much of the core.
Housing stock ranges from intact stately homes with original woodwork, stained glass, and wraparound porches to subdivided multi-family conversions reflecting decades of evolution. This is a neighborhood of genuine architectural interest — the kind of historic fabric that would command $2M+ in Hastings-on-Hudson or Dobbs Ferry. Park Hill offers it at a steep discount to those Rivertowns equivalents.
The neighborhood sits on Park Hill itself — one of Yonkers' seven hills — with some properties offering views toward the Hudson River and the Palisades. Streets are generally wider and greener than downtown Yonkers, with a quieter residential rhythm despite the parkway proximity.
Buyer Profile: Old-house enthusiasts, artists, and creative professionals who value architectural character and want a restoration project. Buyers priced out of similar historic districts in Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, or Irvington ($800K–$2M+). Investors targeting multi-family conversions in architecturally significant buildings. Buyers who appreciate that a fully restored Park Hill Victorian at $900K would cost $1.8M+ in a Rivertown.
Key Diligence: Old-house systems — electrical, plumbing, heating, roof, foundation, windows. Many homes have been subdivided over the years; verify legal-use status, C/Os, and permits for any conversions. Lead paint and asbestos mitigation costs in pre-1940 construction. The Saw Mill River Parkway proximity brings traffic noise to the western edge. Park Hill's architectural premium doesn't translate to a school-district premium — this is still Yonkers Public Schools. A restored Park Hill Victorian is a passion purchase, not a resale-maximization play.
Price Tier: about $450K–about $800K | DOM: 14–35 days for turnkey | Sale-to-List: 98–105% | Competition: Moderate
A residential neighborhood immediately south of Colonial Heights, bounded roughly by the Bronx River Parkway, Yonkers Avenue, and the Mount Vernon border. 1920s–1950s housing stock — colonials, capes, ranches, and some two-family homes — on established residential streets. Dunwoodie Golf Course, an 18-hole public course with views toward the Palisades, anchors the neighborhood's northern edge. St. Joseph's Seminary (Dunwoodie) — the stone Gothic Revival campus visible from the parkway — is a landmark that gives the neighborhood its name.
Dunwoodie is more moderately priced than Colonial Heights, with single-family homes typically in the $450K–$700K range. Weichert shows an estimated median price of ~about $760K with 19 active listings as of May 2026. The neighborhood offers a quieter residential feel with reasonable commute access — the Bronx River Parkway provides north-south connectivity, and the Fleetwood or Crestwood Harlem Line stations are within reasonable driving distance.
Buyer Profile: Value-seeking families who want a suburban-feeling neighborhood at a discount to Colonial Heights. First-time homebuyers stretching from condo/co-op to a detached home with a yard. Multi-generational households who appreciate the two-family housing stock. Buyers who want Dunwoodie Golf Course as a neighborhood amenity.
Price Tier: about $500K–about $850K | DOM: 21–45 days | Sale-to-List: 97–103% | Competition: Low–Moderate
A far-northeast neighborhood straddling the Yonkers-Eastchester-Tuckahoe border near the Crestwood Harlem Line station. Colonials, capes, split-levels, and ranches from the mid-century expansion era. Quieter family feel, more suburban and less diverse in housing type than central Yonkers. The Crestwood station gives residents a commute option distinct from Hudson Line Yonkers — approximately 33–38 minutes to Grand Central on the Harlem Line.
This is a neighborhood for buyers who want suburban rhythm with Yonkers price points rather than the surrounding villages. Crestwood addresses share some border ambiguity with Tuckahoe and Eastchester — verify municipality on the tax bill.
Buyer Profile: Commuters who want the Harlem Line (faster/more frequent than Hudson Line locals). Families who appreciate the Tuckahoe-Eastchester adjacency without the village price tags. Buyers who want a quieter, less dense residential setting than central or south Yonkers.
Price Tier: about $350K–about $550K SFH; about $500K–about $900K multi-family | DOM: 30–60+ days | Sale-to-List: 93–100% | Competition: Low–Moderate
A dense residential section in central-south Yonkers near the Ludlow Metro-North station (Hudson Line, approximately 28–32 minutes to Grand Central). The housing stock is heavily multi-family — two-families, three-families, and small apartment buildings — alongside smaller single-family capes and colonials on tight lots. Lincoln Park, one of Yonkers' larger public parks with athletic fields, tennis courts, and a playground, provides recreation.
Prices are among the most accessible in lower Westchester for single-family homes. Multi-family properties often trade in the $500K–$900K range depending on building size, condition, and income. The Ludlow station provides strong commute utility — the Hudson Line offers express service and the station is a genuine walk-to-train asset for the neighborhood's eastern half.
This is a high-density section of the city with significant dense retail and service corridors. The commercial corridors along Yonkers Avenue and Riverdale Avenue provide dense retail, restaurants, and services within walking distance.
Buyer Profile: First-time buyers seeking the lowest Westchester SFH entry points. Investors and house-hackers buying 2–3 family properties for rental income + owner occupancy. Commuters who value Hudson Line access at entry prices. Multi-generational families who benefit from multi-family configurations. Buyers coming from Bronx apartments who want ownership without leaving the urban-suburban hybrid lifestyle.
Price Tier: about $150K–about $350K co-ops; about $350K–about $900K+ waterfront condos | DOM: 45–90+ days for co-ops; 30–60 days for desirable waterfront units | Sale-to-List: 92–98% co-ops; 97–105% waterfront condos | Competition: Low for co-ops, Moderate for prime waterfront
The historic urban core and the most transformed section of Yonkers. Getty Square is the traditional downtown intersection — dense, walkable, transit-served, and historically the city's commercial and government center. Immediately west, the Hudson River waterfront has been transformed over the past two decades with luxury rental and condo towers, the Yonkers Brewing Company, X20 Xaviars on the Hudson, a public esplanade, Van der Donck Park (at the Saw Mill River daylighting site), and the Yonkers Metro-North station.
Housing stock spans the full urban spectrum: prewar co-ops in walk-up buildings near Getty Square, mid-range condos in mid-century buildings, and new-construction luxury units in waterfront towers with Hudson River views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The Yonkers Metro-North station provides Hudson Line express service to Grand Central in 25–30 minutes — among the fastest commutes in Westchester.
The Chicken Island redevelopment — a 6-acre downtown parcel sold to AMS Acquisitions for $16 million — represents the next phase of downtown transformation. The Old Putnam rail line is being converted to 2.4 miles of trails connecting Yonkers to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Development is active and ongoing but not complete.
Redfin Downtown Yonkers (March 2026): Median sale $255K, +18.6% YoY — heavily co-op-weighted. This number represents primarily co-op transactions, not the waterfront condo market.
Buyer Profile: Urban-oriented buyers who want genuine city living — walkable errands, transit at the doorstep, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Commuters who prioritize the shortest possible Metro-North ride (25–30 min express). Empty-nesters and downsizers trading suburban maintenance for a waterfront condo with Hudson River views. First-time buyers using co-ops as an ownership entry point at the lowest possible cost. Investors in the continuing downtown transformation story.
Key Diligence: Co-op board financial underwriting — buildings require board approval, financial disclosure, and may have post-closing liquidity requirements. Waterfront condo HOA fees ($500–about $0K+/month) covering amenities, common charges, and often taxes. Verify special assessments and reserve fund health. Flood insurance requirements for waterfront units — NFIP or private flood policies adding $500–about $0K+/year. Construction quality varies significantly by building and era; pre-2000 waterfront buildings may have deferred maintenance. The downtown transformation is ongoing — some blocks are fully revitalized, others remain transitional.
Price Tier: about $450K–about $800K SFH | DOM: 21–50 days | Sale-to-List: 96–103% | Competition: Low–Moderate
Quieter residential streets in the Glenwood and Greystone station areas along the Hudson River. Mix of single-family colonials, capes, ranches, and some multi-family. Glenwood and Greystone Hudson Line stations serve this area, though service is less frequent than Yonkers proper — these are local-stop stations with reduced off-peak schedules. Redfin Northwest Yonkers shows a $650K median sale price (+4.8% YoY, 3 months ending April 2026).
This area offers Hudson River proximity without downtown density. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway runs through the neighborhood, providing a linear green space for walking, running, and cycling. Lenoir Preserve (40 acres, Westchester County nature preserve) sits on the northern edge with Hudson River overlooks, butterfly gardens, and hawk-watch sites.
Buyer Profile: Hudson Line commuters wanting a less dense residential setting than downtown. Buyers seeking river-adjacent living without waterfront pricing. Nature-oriented buyers who value the Aqueduct Trailway and Lenoir Preserve access.
Price Tier: about $300K–about $600K SFH/attached | DOM: 30–75 days | Sale-to-List: 92–99% | Competition: Low
The southern edge of Yonkers blurs into the Riverdale section of the Bronx, with streets that run continuously across the municipal line. This area — including parts of South Yonkers near McLean Avenue — has a strong pub-style identity, dense housing stock (attached homes, multi-family, smaller single-family), and proximity to both Yonkers and Bronx subway/bus connections. The McLean Avenue corridor is a commercial strip with pubs, restaurants, and shops.
Some addresses access the NYC subway — the 1 train at 242nd Street (Bronx), the 4 train at Woodlawn (Bronx) — providing a subway commute option that avoids Metro-North entirely. This is the lowest entry point in Yonkers for buyers who want ownership but need maximum affordability.
Buyer Profile: First-time buyers at the lowest ownership price points in lower Westchester. NYC workers who want subway access rather than Metro-North. Buyers who value the pub-style community and McLean Avenue amenities. Investors seeking the highest cap rates in the Yonkers multi-family market.
Verify neighborhood names, boundaries, school assignments, and property-specific conditions before making a purchase decision. Parcel-level diligence is especially critical in Yonkers, where municipal boundaries, school assignments, and property-type classification can vary within the same postal code.
Period: Late May–June 2026 — multi-source compilation
Yonkers is Westchester's most segmented market. A single "median" number is actively misleading — the city spans a 20:1 price ratio from entry co-ops to waterfront penthouses. The data below is organized by source and property type to give buyers a usable decision framework.
| Metric | Value | Source | Date | |--------|-------|--------|------| | Zillow Average Home Value (Yonkers citywide) | about $690K (+6.0% YoY) | Zillow ZHVI | that year | | Zillow Median List Price | about $700K | Zillow | that year | | Zillow Homes For Sale (all types) | 338 active | Zillow | May 2026 | | Zillow Days to Pending | ~39 days | Zillow | that year | | Redfin Median Sale (citywide, all types) | about $610K (+52.4% YoY) | Redfin | 3mo ending Apr 2026 | | Redfin Days on Market (citywide) | 44 days (was 48) | Redfin | Apr 2026 | | Redfin Homes Sold (April) | 262 (vs 220 prior year) | Redfin | Apr 2026 | | Redfin Downtown Yonkers Median Sale | about $260K (+18.6% YoY) | Redfin | Mar 2026 | | Redfin Northeast Yonkers Median Sale | about $410K (+9.3% YoY) | Redfin | Mar 2026 | | Redfin Northwest Yonkers Median Sale | about $650K (+4.8% YoY) | Redfin | 3mo ending Apr 2026 | | Redfin 10710 ZIP Median Sale | about $610K (+1.7% YoY) / 36 DOM | Redfin | Mar 2026 | | PropertyFocus SFH Median Price | about $750K | PropertyFocus | May 2026 | | PropertyFocus Median AVM (sold properties) | about $780K | PropertyFocus | May 2026 | | PropertyFocus Active Listings (all types) | ~353 | PropertyFocus | May 2026 | | PropertyFocus 12-Month Residential Sales | 670 | PropertyFocus | May 2026 | | Movoto Active Listings | 669 active / 44 new | Movoto | Late May 2026 | | Movoto Median Sold Price | about $320K (co-op-distorted) | Movoto | Apr 2026 | | Movoto Days on Market | 53 days (vs 52) | Movoto | Apr 2026 | | Movoto Homes Sold (April) | 482 (vs 468 prior year) | Movoto | Apr 2026 | | Realtor.com Colonial Heights-Mohegan Heights Median List | about $750K / ~7 active / $330/sqft | Realtor.com | May 2026 | | RelocationGenius Median Sale | about $620K | RelocationGenius | 2026 | | Weichert Dunwoodie Est. Median | about $760K / 19 listings | Weichert | May 2026 | | Trulia Homes For Sale | ~339 active | Trulia | May 2026 |
Reading the Data — The Median Trap: Yonkers' $607K Redfin blended median and $320K Movoto median are both "correct" yet tell radically different stories. The Movoto figure at $320K is pulled down by heavy co-op volume — Yonkers has hundreds of co-op units trading in the $150K–$350K range, and in any given month, co-op sales can dominate transaction counts. The Redfin figure at $607K includes more SFH and condo product but still blends a $150K Getty Square co-op with a $900K waterfront condo and a $750K Colonial Heights colonial into one number. The PropertyFocus SFH-only median of $750K is the best single-number proxy for a "typical Yonkers house" (3–4 bedroom detached, good condition), but even that collapses Colonial Heights, Dunwoodie, Lawrence Park West, and South Yonkers into one bucket.
The Right Way to Read Yonkers Data:
Market Character, Spring 2026: Yonkers is a tale of two markets. The northeast neighborhoods (Colonial Heights, Dunwoodie, Lawrence Park West) behave like suburban Westchester — 14–35 DOM on turnkey homes, multiple offers for well-priced properties under $800K, sale-to-list ratios at or above 100%. The south and downtown neighborhoods (Ludlow, Getty Square, South Yonkers) offer buyer leverage — 45–90+ DOM, negotiation room, sale-to-list ratios in the 92–98% range. Waterfront condos compete in a regional new-construction market against White Plains, New Rochelle, and rental alternatives. Multi-family investment trades on cap rates, not lifestyle, and rising interest rates have pressured this segment.
The defining buyer advantage in Yonkers remains value — the same $700K budget that buys a 1,400 sqft cape in Hastings or a 1,200 sqft co-op in Bronxville buys a 2,000+ sqft colonial with a yard and garage in Colonial Heights or Dunwoodie. The price of that value is the school district, city taxes, and block-by-block variability. Buyers who verify at the parcel level and segment comps by neighborhood, property type, and condition will find genuine opportunity. Buyers who treat "Yonkers" as a single market will overpay or misprice.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index (zillow.com/home-values/34937/yonkers-ny/), Redfin Market Data (redfin.com/city/20735/NY/Yonkers/housing-market), PropertyFocus (propertyfocus.com/trends/city/ny/yonkers), Movoto (movoto.com/yonkers-ny/market-trends/), Realtor.com (realtor.com/local/market/new-york/westchester-county/yonkers), RelocationGenius (relocationgenius.net/location/Yonkers/NY/real-estate), Weichert (weichert.com), Trulia (trulia.com/NY/Yonkers/). Data reflects most recent available portal snapshots as of May–June 2026. Live MLS feed not configured. Verify current conditions with a licensed professional.
District: Yonkers Public Schools — the fourth-largest school district in New York State, serving approximately 26,000 students across the entire City of Yonkers. Unlike most Westchester towns, all Yonkers addresses feed into Yonkers Public Schools — there are no border-town school-district ambiguities within city limits. Some Yonkers addresses carry Bronxville (10708), Hastings-on-Hudson (10706), or other postal codes but are still Yonkers Public Schools. This is the single most important school-diligence item in the city.
District Structure: Yonkers operates approximately 30 elementary schools (Pre-K through grade 5 or 6, varying by building), approximately 6 middle schools (grades 6–8 or 7–8), and multiple high school options including comprehensive high schools, specialized programs, and an alternative campus. Elementary attendance zones are geographic; magnet and specialized program admissions follow separate application processes.
Key High Schools (2026):
| School | Grades | Niche Rating | Key Metric | Notes | |--------|--------|-------------|------------|-------| | Yonkers Middle High School | 6–12 | A (Highly Rated) | 87% math / 85% reading proficiency | ~1,100 students, 16:1 ratio; US News ranked #948 NY middle schools | | Palisade Preparatory School | 7–12 | 6/10 (GreatSchools) | ~600 students, ~12:1 ratio | Smaller college-preparatory program; selective admissions | | Saunders Trades and Technical High School | 9–12 | 5/10 (GreatSchools) | ~1,200 students | Career/technical education; trades pathways | | Yonkers Montessori Academy | K–12 | 5/10 (GreatSchools) | ~1,200 students | Montessori curriculum; lottery admissions | | Charles E. Gorton High School | 9–12 | 3/10 (GreatSchools) | ~1,000 students | Comprehensive high school | | Roosevelt High School — Early College Studies | 9–12 | 3/10 (GreatSchools) | ~900 students | Early college partnership program | | Lincoln High School | 9–12 | 3/10 (GreatSchools) | ~1,000 students | Comprehensive high school |
School Quality Reality Check: The frontmatter rating of 4/10 is a blunt aggregate that obscures significant variation. Yonkers Middle High School (YMHS) at 87% math/85% reading proficiency and a Niche "A" rating is a genuinely strong option that competes with mid-tier suburban Westchester schools. But YMHS is one school in a district of ~30,000 students. The quality spread between YMHS/Palisade Prep (strong) and the lower-rated comprehensive high schools (challenged) is wide. School-sensitive buyers must research specific school assignments and program options, not rely on the district-wide average.
Private & Parochial Options: Yonkers has a robust Catholic school network through the Archdiocese of New York, plus independent private schools. Key options include Sacred Heart High School, St. John the Baptist, St. Eugene's, St. Ann's, and several others. Many Lawrence Park West and Colonial Heights families use Catholic/private education as their primary school strategy, which is what makes the "Bronxville P.O. + private school" math work for families who want the 10708 lifestyle without relying on Yonkers Public Schools.
The Bronxville P.O. School Trap: A 10708 address with a Bronxville mailing address does NOT mean Bronxville Union Free School District. Period. The municipality determines school assignment, not the postal code. This is the most common school-district mistake buyers make in Yonkers. Check the tax bill, the city parcel records, and the Yonkers Public Schools central registration office. Do not rely on the listing agent's description, the postal address, or portal school labels.
Ratings from GreatSchools (greatschools.org), Niche (niche.com), US News & World Report, and NYSED data. Verify current boundaries and assignments directly with Yonkers Public Schools central registration.
Yonkers offers more commute pathways than any other Westchester municipality — five Metro-North stations, NYC subway access at the southern border, and multiple parkway corridors. The right commute depends entirely on where in Yonkers you live.
Yonkers Station (Downtown/Waterfront):
Ludlow Station (Central-South):
Glenwood & Greystone Stations (Northwest):
Fleetwood Station (Northeast):
Crestwood Station (Far Northeast):
Station Parking Note: Yonkers has no single parking authority. Each station operates independently — some with city-managed lots, some with Metro-North lots, some with private options. Verify permit eligibility, waitlist status, annual fees ($400–about $0K+/year depending on station and permit type), and daily rates for your target station before making an offer. Station parking costs are not reflected in property tax bills and should be modeled separately.
Yonkers' restaurant scene reflects the city's diversity — from destination waterfront dining to high-density neighborhood spots to classic pubs along McLean Avenue. Here's the current directory:
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Rating | Price | Notes | |-----------|---------|--------|-------|-------| | X20 Xaviars on the Hudson | New American / French | 4.5 ★ | $$$$ | Destination waterfront dining; tasting menus, Hudson River views from the pier; Peter X. Kelly's flagship Yonkers restaurant | | Yonkers Brewing Co. | American / Brewpub | 4.3 ★ | $$–$$$ | Craft brewery and gastropub on the waterfront; house-brewed beers, elevated pub food, outdoor seating with river views | | Dolphin Restaurant | Seafood / American | 4.4 ★ | $$–$$$ | Long-standing seafood spot; raw bar, lobster, waterfront-adjacent location; a Yonkers institution | | Zuppa Restaurant | pasta-focused | 4.4 ★ | $$–$$$ | Authentic pasta-focused; handmade pasta, brick-oven dishes, cozy dates; downtown Yonkers | | Gianna's | Deli / Catering | 4.5 ★ | $–$$ | Beloved neighborhood deli; sandwiches, imported specialties, catering; local institution | | Carlo's Restaurant | pasta/Pizzeria | 4.2 ★ | $$ | Family-run pasta-focused; pizza, pasta classics, neighborhood staple | | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana | Pizza (New Haven-style) | 4.3 ★ | $$ | The legendary New Haven pizzeria's Yonkers outpost; coal-fired, clam pizza, tomato pie; at the Cross County Shopping Center | | Rory Dolan's | pub Pub | 4.3 ★ | $$ | Classic pub on McLean Avenue; shepherd's pie, fish and chips, Guinness; heart of the South Yonkers local commercial corridor | | The Taco Project | taco-focused | 4.3 ★ | $–$$ | Fresh tacos; tacos, bowls, margaritas; multiple Westchester locations | | La Pinata Bakery | Bakery | 4.4 ★ | $ | Authentic taco-focused baked goods, pastries, bread; a neighborhood gem | | Alamo Bar & Grill | taco-focused | 4.2 ★ | $–$$ | Casual tacos; enchiladas, fajitas, margaritas; local favorite | | Raceway Diner | American Diner | 4.1 ★ | $–$$ | Classic 24-hour diner; all-day breakfast, burgers, Greek-influenced menu; Yonkers staple | | Barnacle BBQ | Barbecue | 4.3 ★ | $$ | Smoked meats, ribs, brisket; casual, messy, popular | | Dunne's Pub | pub Pub | 4.2 ★ | $$ | McLean Avenue pub; live music, sports, community gathering spot |
Nearby (5–15 min drive): Cross County Shopping Center food options (The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, Havana Central, various fast-casual); Ridge Hill shopping/dining complex (Texas de Brazil, Yard House, Flemings, Legal Sea Foods); Bronxville village restaurants (Underhills Crossing, Park 143 Bistro, Scalini Osteria); Riverdale restaurants along Riverdale Avenue.
Grocery: Stop & Shop (multiple Yonkers locations), ShopRite (Tuckahoe Road and South Yonkers), Stew Leonard's (Yonkers — the famous "Disneyland of dairy stores" on Stew Leonard Drive), C-Town and Key Food (neighborhood locations), Compare Foods (Latin/international supermarket), H Mart (coming to nearby Hartsdale), Whole Foods (Ridge Hill, ~10 min or Chappaqua, ~25 min), DeCicco & Sons (Bronxville, ~10 min).
Yonkers operates 70+ parks and facilities across 450+ acres of city-managed parkland, plus county, state, and nonprofit-managed parks within or adjacent to the city. The park system is one of the city's strongest assets:
Untermyer Gardens (43 acres): The crown jewel of Yonkers' park system and one of the most extraordinary public gardens in the New York metropolitan area. Designed by architect William Welles Bosworth in Persian and Indo-Greek traditions as part of Samuel Untermyer's 1916 estate. Features include the walled Persian Paradise Garden with four water channels representing the rivers of Eden, a Greek amphitheater with Roman-style columns overlooking the Hudson, the Temple of Love with cascading waterfall, the Temple of the Sky mosaic floor, and the Rhododendron Walk with 200+ varieties. Managed by the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy. Free admission. A genuine world-class garden destination. Hillside terrain; limited parking.
Tibbetts Brook Park (161 acres): Major Westchester County park in northern Yonkers off Midland Avenue. Aquatic complex with swimming lake, water slides, splash pad, and pool (county park pass required, seasonal). Sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, walking/biking paths, fishing access, picnic areas with grills/pavilions, playgrounds. Summer camps and youth sports leagues. Verify county park pass requirements.
Van der Donck Park: Newer riverfront park in downtown Yonkers at the Saw Mill River daylighting site at Larkin Plaza near the Yonkers Metro-North station. Named for Adriaen van der Donck, the 17th-century lawyer and landholder for whom Yonkers is named. Kayak launch, performance space, walking paths, native plantings, interpretive signage about the Saw Mill River restoration. Adjacent to the Yonkers Public Library (Riverfront branch).
Lenoir Preserve (40 acres): Westchester County nature preserve on a bluff overlooking the Hudson and Palisades near the Hastings border. Walking trails through meadows, woodlands, and butterfly gardens. Exceptional birdwatching — a Hawk Watch site during fall migration with thousands of raptors passing overhead. Hudson River overlooks. Restored 19th-century stone walls. Free admission. Quieter alternative to Untermyer.
Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway State Park (Yonkers segment): National Historic Landmark trail following the route of the original 1842 Croton Aqueduct. Runs 3+ miles through Yonkers from Hastings-on-Hudson south into the Bronx toward Van Cortlandt Park. Flat, shaded corridor for walking, running, dog walking, cycling. Multiple street-level access points through Greystone, Glenwood, and near the Hudson River Museum.
Lincoln Park: Major city park in the Ludlow/Lincoln Park neighborhood. Athletic fields (baseball, softball, soccer, football), basketball courts, tennis courts, large playground, walking paths, picnic areas. Heavily used for youth sports leagues and community events. Adjacent to Lincoln Middle and High School campus.
JFK Marina and Park: Waterfront park on the Hudson River near the Yonkers-Hastings border. Marina, fishing pier, playground, boat launch (seasonal), walking paths, picnic areas, sweeping Hudson/Palisades views. Summer concert series.
South County Trailway (Yonkers segment): Paved multi-use rail-trail along the Saw Mill River corridor. Connects north to the North County Trailway and south into Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Cycling, running, walking, bike commuting. Part of the Empire State Trail network.
Dunwoodie Golf Course: 18-hole city-owned public golf course in the Dunwoodie neighborhood. Hilly terrain with views toward the Palisades and Hudson River. Clubhouse with pro shop and snack bar. Historic St. Joseph's Seminary visible from the course.
Fleming Field: City athletic complex in southeast Yonkers. Baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, playground.
Trevor Park: Neighborhood park in northeast Yonkers near the Mount Vernon border. Playground, basketball courts, open green space. Serves the Colonial Heights community.
Hudson River Museum: Museum complex overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Changing exhibitions, planetarium, Glenview Mansion (1877 riverfront home on the National Register), outdoor sculpture installations, river-view lawns. Cultural anchor in Yonkers.
Yonkers Public Library (Riverfront Branch): Modern public library on the Hudson River waterfront at 1 Larkin Center, adjacent to the Yonkers Metro-North station. Extensive programming, children's storytimes, teen programs, technology training, author events, community meeting spaces. The dramatic Hudson River/Palisades views from the reading rooms make this one of the most scenic public libraries in the northeast.
Sprain Ridge Park: Westchester County park straddling the Yonkers-Greenburgh border. Hiking trails, mountain biking, seasonal swimming pool complex with water slides, picnic areas, wooded terrain. County park pass rules apply.
Yonkers is the most urban and diverse city in Westchester, and that shapes daily life in ways that distinguish it from every other town in the county. You can walk to a bodega at 11 PM. You can hear five languages in the Stop & Shop checkout line. You can attend a summer concert at the JFK Marina, watch a planetarium show at the Hudson River Museum, hike the Aqueduct Trail, visit a world-class Persian garden, and eat New Haven-style pizza — all in the same day, all within city limits.
The city has genuine civic energy — the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade on McLean Avenue (one of the largest in the region), the Untermyer Gardens Grand Holiday Illumination, summer concert series at the waterfront, the Yonkers Marathon (the second-oldest marathon in the United States), farmers markets, and community theater. The Yonkers Public Library system is among the strongest municipal library systems in the county.
The texture of the city varies enormously by neighborhood. Colonial Heights feels like a 1950s suburban subdivision with sidewalks and school bus stops. Lawrence Park West feels like Bronxville's quieter cousin. Park Hill feels like a historic preservation project in progress. Downtown feels like a city in transition — gleaming waterfront towers next to blocks still waiting for their turn. Ludlow feels like a dense, high-density urban neighborhood with corner stores and multi-generational households. South Yonkers/McLean Avenue feels like a village in Ireland transplanted to the Bronx border.
The unifying thread: Yonkers rewards buyers who engage with it on its own terms rather than comparing it to suburban-village Westchester. It's not Pelham. It's not Bronxville. It's not Hastings. It's a 210,000-person city with urban complexity, suburban pockets, waterfront ambition, and the widest opportunity set in the county.
Municipality: City of Yonkers (city tax + Westchester County tax + Yonkers Public Schools tax + sewer/water charges)
Assessment System: Yonkers uses fractional assessment — properties are assessed at a percentage of full market value, not at 100%. This is fundamentally different from full-value-assessment towns (like Greenburgh, Scarsdale, etc.). The tax rate is applied to the assessed value, NOT the full market value. The equalization rate (set annually by NYS ORPTS) is used to convert fractional assessments to full market value for cross-municipality comparison.
Typical Annual Tax Bills (2026):
City Income Tax: Yonkers imposes a city income tax on residents. The Yonkers resident tax rate is approximately 16.75% of your New York State income tax liability. This is a unique carrying cost among Westchester municipalities — most towns and villages do not levy an income tax. For a household with a $200K annual income, the Yonkers city income tax adds approximately about $0K–about $0K+/year. Model this when comparing Yonkers carrying costs against non-income-tax municipalities. Non-residents who work in Yonkers also pay a Yonkers non-resident earnings tax (0.5% of wages).
2026 Budget Context: Verify the current City of Yonkers budget, tax levy, and any rate changes with the Yonkers Office of the Comptroller. The city's fiscal situation directly impacts property tax rates and service levels.
Sewer/Septic: Sewer-dominant throughout most of the city. Yonkers operates a municipal sanitary sewer system. Some edge parcels, particularly in the northwest and far northeast, may have septic — verify at the parcel level with the Yonkers Department of Public Works.
Station Parking: Not reflected in property tax bills. Yonkers station parking permits range from ~$400–about $0K+/year depending on station, permit type, and residency status. Verify availability and waitlist status for your target station.
STAR Exemptions: Basic and Enhanced STAR (School Tax Relief) exemptions can reduce the school portion of the tax bill by about $0K–about $0K+ annually. Verify eligibility and whether exemptions carry over after sale.
The Bronxville P.O. Tax Trap: A 10708 address with a Bronxville mailing address pays Yonkers city taxes, not Bronxville village taxes. This is the single most important tax-diligence item in Yonkers. Bronxville village taxes are generally lower than Yonkers city taxes on a per-dollar-of-services basis. Buyers who assume "Bronxville address = Bronxville taxes" will get an expensive surprise at closing. Confirm municipality on the tax bill.
Portal Tax Estimates Warning: Zillow/Redfin/Realtor.com tax estimates frequently lag in Yonkers' fractional-assessment environment and may misclassify properties across the Bronxville/Yonkers municipal boundary. Do not rely on portal tax estimates alone. Get the current tax bill directly from the seller or the Yonkers Assessor's office.
Yonkers attracts a remarkably diverse set of buyer profiles. The key is matching the right buyer to the right Yonkers:
They want the Bronxville lifestyle — tree-lined streets, gracious colonials, village ambiance, walkable station — but their $1.2M budget buys a small cape or nothing in Bronxville Village. In Lawrence Park West, that same budget buys a 4BR colonial with a yard on a beautiful street. They're comfortable with the trade: Yonkers schools (or private/Catholic education) and Yonkers city taxes, in exchange for the 10708 address and streetscape at a $400K–$800K discount to true Bronxville. They've done the math, verified the municipality, and made peace with the school question. Budget: $800K–$1.8M.
Coming from a Bronx apartment, a Yonkers co-op, or a starter condo. They've saved $60K–$120K and need 3+ bedrooms, a basement, a driveway, and a yard before the second kid arrives. They're comparing Yonkers against Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and the northern Bronx. Yonkers wins on space, suburban feel in the northeast neighborhoods, and the Fleetwood commute. They're targeting a colonial in Colonial Heights or Dunwoodie. School quality is a concern — they're researching specific elementary schools and considering YMHS/Palisade Prep for high school. Budget: $500K–$800K.
They know Victorians. They've been outbid on fixer-uppers in Hastings and Dobbs Ferry. They discovered Park Hill and realized a fully restored 1910 Queen Anne with original stained glass, pocket doors, and a wraparound porch costs $700K–$950K here vs. $1.5M–$2M in the Rivertowns. They have a renovation budget, a relationship with a general contractor, and realistic expectations about old-house systems. They value architecture over school ratings and character over resale optimization. Budget: $400K–$900K purchase + $100K–$300K renovation.
They want a luxury condo with Hudson River views, a 25-minute express train to Midtown, and restaurants/bars/breweries within walking distance. They're comparing against White Plains, New Rochelle, and Jersey City waterfront. Yonkers wins on price — a 2BR waterfront condo with river views at $600K–$850K vs. $900K–$1.4M in Jersey City or $700K–$1.2M in White Plains. They're young professionals or empty-nesters. Schools are not a factor. They want the urban lifestyle without Manhattan prices. Budget: $400K–$900K.
They want cash flow. They're buying a 2–3 family property where rental income covers most or all of the mortgage. They're comparing cap rates across Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and the Bronx. Yonkers' multi-family stock in Ludlow and South Yonkers offers reasonable cap rates, Hudson Line or subway access, and a stable tenant base. They understand that multi-family values trade on income, not comps. They've underwritten the property, verified legal-use status, and modeled vacancy/repair reserves. Budget: $500K–$1M.
They want to stop paying rent and start building equity. A $200K co-op in downtown Yonkers with a $600/month maintenance fee is cheaper than a Bronx 1BR rental. A $400K cape in Ludlow with a small yard is the cheapest single-family home in lower Westchester. They're first-generation homebuyers or buyers who value ownership as a wealth-building strategy. They accept the neighborhood tradeoffs — higher density, lower school ratings, longer commutes — in exchange for entry into the Westchester ownership market at prices that don't exist anywhere else in the county. Budget: $150K–$450K.
Leaving a 4,000 sqft colonial in Scarsdale, Edgemont, or Armonk. They want one-level living, no lawn care, proximity to shopping and restaurants, and Hudson River views if possible. A waterfront condo at $500K–$800K gives them luxury finishes, a doorman, and a 25-minute train to see the grandkids in Manhattan — at half the price of a similar unit in White Plains or New Rochelle. Alternatively, a ranch in Colonial Heights or Dunwoodie at $550K–$750K gives them single-level living with a small yard and a quieter rhythm. Budget: $400K–$900K.
They work in the Bronx or Upper Manhattan and want a subway commute — not Metro-North. The 1 train at 242nd Street or the 4 train at Woodlawn is their commute. They value the pub-style community along McLean Avenue, the neighborhood pubs, and the affordable attached/small SFH stock. They're comparing against Riverdale (more expensive, Bronx schools) and Woodlawn (similar price, Bronx municipality). Yonkers offers ownership at $350K–$550K with NYC subway access. Budget: $300K–$550K.
Yonkers offers Westchester's widest opportunity set, but every Yonkers neighborhood asks for specific sacrifices. The most satisfied buyers understand them upfront:
School District Reality. Yonkers Public Schools is the fourth-largest district in New York State, serving 26,000 students across a city with significant price diversity. The quality spread between top-tier programs (YMHS, Palisade Prep) and lower-performing comprehensive high schools is wide — wider than in any other Westchester municipality. Buyers who need uniform, predictably high-performing schools should look at Bronxville, Scarsdale, Edgemont, or Pelham — and expect to pay $300K–$800K+ more for the equivalent house. Yonkers buyers either (a) target specific strong programs within the district, (b) budget for private/Catholic education ($8K–$25K+/year per child), or (c) don't have school-age children. There is no fourth option.
City Income Tax. Yonkers' ~16.75% (of NYS tax liability) resident income tax is unique in Westchester. Most neighboring municipalities — Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle — do not levy a city income tax. For a household earning $200K, this adds roughly about $0K–about $0K+/year. Over 10 years, that's $10K–$15K+ of additional carrying cost compared to an income-tax-free town. Model this when comparing Yonkers against other municipalities.
Block-by-Block Variability. Yonkers is not uniform. A beautiful tree-lined block in Lawrence Park West can be three blocks from a more transitional street. The waterfront esplanade is stunning; Getty Square two blocks inland is still Getty Square. The neighborhood quality gradient is steeper in Yonkers than in any other Westchester town. You must walk the block, at multiple times of day, before committing. Google Street View is not sufficient.
The Bronxville P.O. Trap. A 10708 mailing address is cosmetic. It determines where your mail is delivered. It does not determine your municipality (Yonkers), your school district (Yonkers Public Schools), or your tax bill (Yonkers city taxes). Every cycle, buyers overpay for "Bronxville" addresses that aren't actually in Bronxville. If you want Bronxville Village, buy in 10708 and verify the municipality is the Village of Bronxville, not the City of Yonkers. If the municipality is Yonkers, you are paying for an address — understand what you're buying and what you're not.
Property Taxes. Effective rates in Yonkers typically range ~2.0%–3.0% of market value (fractional assessment complicates direct rate comparisons). A $700K home carries an $8K–$16K annual tax bill. This adds $700–about $0K/month to housing costs. STAR exemptions help but don't transform the math. The Yonkers city income tax comes on top of property taxes — the combined tax burden is higher than most Westchester towns when both are considered.
Parkway Traffic. The Saw Mill River Parkway and Bronx River Parkway are among the most congested corridors in Westchester. An accident at the Cross County interchange can turn a 35-minute drive into Manhattan into 75+ minutes. The parkways are narrow, winding, and accident-prone. If you're driving to work daily, test the route at actual commute times before buying.
Older Housing Stock. Much of Yonkers' most appealing housing stock — the Victorians in Park Hill, the Tudors in Lawrence Park West, the colonials in Dunwoodie — is 70–130 years old. Expect cast-iron plumbing, 100-amp electrical panels, potential knob-and-tube wiring, asbestos, lead paint, and aging mechanicals. A "charming" $700K colonial may need $50K–$150K in systems updates. Get inspections. Don't waive them.
Five Metro-North Stations, Five Parking Regimes. Yonkers, Ludlow, Glenwood, Greystone, Fleetwood, and Crestwood stations each operate independently for parking. Some have waitlists. Some have limited daily spots. Some are city-managed, some Metro-North-managed. The station you assume you'll use may not have available parking when you need it. Verify before buying.
Multi-Family Legal-Use Verification. Many Yonkers multi-family properties have been converted over decades with varying degrees of permits and C/Os. A "3-family" listing may legally be a 2-family with an illegal third unit. Insurance, financing, and resale all depend on legal-use status. Verify C/Os for every unit.
Yonkers is Not a Village. It's a city of 210,000 with urban delivery systems — sanitation schedules, snow removal, police/fire response, building permits, code enforcement. City services differ from village services in responsiveness and scope. If you're accustomed to village-level municipal attention (e.g., calling the DPW and having a pothole filled the next day), set expectations appropriately.
This guide is compiled from multiple data sources accessed May–June 2026: Zillow Home Value Index (zillow.com/home-values/34937/yonkers-ny/), Redfin Market Data (redfin.com/city/20735/NY/Yonkers/housing-market), PropertyFocus market trends (propertyfocus.com/trends/city/ny/yonkers), Movoto (movoto.com/yonkers-ny/market-trends/), Realtor.com (realtor.com/local/market/new-york/westchester-county/yonkers), RelocationGenius (relocationgenius.net/location/Yonkers/NY/real-estate), Weichert (weichert.com), Trulia (trulia.com/NY/Yonkers/), Niche school ratings (niche.com), GreatSchools (greatschools.org), US News & World Report education rankings (usnews.com/education), Yonkers Public Schools (yonkerspublicschools.org), City of Yonkers official site (yonkersny.gov), Untermyer Gardens Conservancy (untermyergardens.org), Westchester County Parks (parks.westchestergov.com), NYS Parks (parks.ny.gov), MTA Metro-North (new.mta.info), Think Yonkers economic development (thinkyonkers.com), Hudson River Museum (hrm.org), Yonkers Public Library (ypl.org), Wikipedia, and Yelp/TripAdvisor restaurant ratings. Buyers should independently verify parcel-level school assignment, municipality, tax bills, exemptions, utility service, sewer/septic status, flood and drainage exposure, permits, certificates of occupancy, zoning, commute timing, station parking, HOA/co-op/condo rules, and current market conditions before making an offer.
Tradeoffs
Buyers also compare
about $500K - 25–28 min by Metro-North Harlem Line (Fleetwood) or New Haven Line (Mount Vernon East)
about $1.6M - Peak express ~30–33 min (3–4 trains/day); semi-express ~35–38 min; locals 42–48 min
about $850K - 35–45 min express to GCT via Metro-North Harlem Line (Tuckahoe & Crestwood stations)
Quick answers
Short answers for buyers comparing Yonkers against nearby towns before touring.
Yonkers can be a strong fit for buyers whose priorities match its commute, housing stock, school-district profile, tax structure, and daily lifestyle. The right answer depends on budget, exact parcel, and what tradeoffs you can accept.
Yonkers's guide price signal is about $690K ([Zillow](https://www.zillow.com/) avg, Apr 2026); $607K blended sale median ([Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/)). Treat that as a planning signal, not a valuation. Verify current inventory, recent comparable sales, property condition, taxes, and district assignment before bidding.
Yonkers's commute signal is 25–35 min express via Hudson Line (Yonkers station); 28–32 min via Ludlow; Harlem Line via Fleetwood/Crestwood; plus NYC subway access at southern border. Buyers should verify the exact station, peak and off-peak schedule, parking, walking route, and door-to-door timing from the specific address.
Yonkers's school guide rating is Varies 3/10–7/10 by school; Yonkers Middle High School 87% math/85% reading proficiency ([Niche](https://www.niche.com/)). School boundaries may not follow town or postal lines, so confirm the actual district on the tax bill and with the district registrar.
Verify school district, current tax bill, sewer or septic status, commute routine, station parking, flood or drainage exposure, older-home systems, permits, and recent comparable sales before relying on a listing description.
Buyers usually compare Yonkers with nearby towns that share a similar budget, commute, school, or lifestyle profile. Use the comparison table and nearby town links on this page to pressure-test the shortlist.