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Yonkers, New York

city · Westchester County

At a glance

209,978
Population
$501,600
Median home value (all homes)
65% above U.S. median
$710,085
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,784/mo
Median rent
32% above U.S. median
$83,549
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
35.6 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
92.06%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 134 — 34% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing83% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost36% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates83.3%
College graduates35.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Yonkers Economic Development Corporation
A city-supported agency that helps finance economic development and job creation in the City of Yonkers; serves Yonkers through its combined roles with the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency.
region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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