Suburb
Yonkers
- B-Overall Grade
- Suburb of New York City, NY
- 390 reviews
- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingD-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsC-
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$392,300
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,344
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Yonkers Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Yonkers
Jobs
C-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$62,380
National
$55,322Places to Work in Yonkers
Top Public Schools Serving Yonkers
Yonkers Reviews
390 reviews
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Yonkers is an amazing place but, there are some problems that are very concerning. For example, there are only two known public schools that provide the best education and the others are nowhere close to being above average. Another problem would be job opportunities. It is very difficult to find jobs in Yonkers, especially if you are a teacher or in any profession that includes school education. Most jobs are either taken or require a lot of experience. Other than that, Yonkers is very affordable and family-friendly. The crime rate in Yonkers is very low and I recommend it to anybody who is looking for a safe and comfy place to live.
Personally, I like the memories that I have made in Yonkers. Yonkers may have its moments that you hear about car crashes and danger lingering around the city. However, I believe that this is a norm in most cities, if not all. I have lived in Yonkers my whole life. I used to always love the events that the City of Yonkers displays. There used to be carnivals and festivals. The carnivals were my favorite part of the Spring. Moreover, the many hangout locations like the shopping centers are perfect places to hangout with family. The City of Yonkers painted Black Live Matters and did a protest which I believe is important.
We have good parks for the kids (we have kids under 10) diversity is amazing, real estate taxes are still reasonable, public schools are thick with red tape & nepotism. And as far as a solid education, as a parent you need to be forceful and picky about WHICH YPS you are going to send your children to and you need to be extra vigilant about how you will get your child into the better public school.
If you reside in the downtown the area near the waterfront is being developed at an accelerating rate and what we call gentrification is in full swing.
Crime in the downtown area around the waterfront, specifically getty square is primarily a residence for low income minorities/recent immigrants.
Some of the neighborhoods in downtown Yonkers are considered “unsavory” because of the population/high precedence of inner city crime/drugs/gangs & assorted ills of inner city life.
The more suburban areas of Yonkers such as the Crestwood Section of Yonkers are almost like a separate enclave.
If you reside in the downtown the area near the waterfront is being developed at an accelerating rate and what we call gentrification is in full swing.
Crime in the downtown area around the waterfront, specifically getty square is primarily a residence for low income minorities/recent immigrants.
Some of the neighborhoods in downtown Yonkers are considered “unsavory” because of the population/high precedence of inner city crime/drugs/gangs & assorted ills of inner city life.
The more suburban areas of Yonkers such as the Crestwood Section of Yonkers are almost like a separate enclave.