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Yorktown
  • Suburb of New York City, NY

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Yorktown is a suburb of New York City with a population of 36,424. Yorktown is in Westchester County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Yorktown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Yorktown and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Yorktown are highly rated.

About

About Yorktown...
Population
36,424

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$473,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,673
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    5.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    2.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    25
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    556
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    17%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Yorktown

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$140,935
National
$69,021

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