Population 189,841 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Yonkers
Household size in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Yonkers average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.70, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Yonkers is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Yonkers: 16.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Yonkers
Renters in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.0% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.6% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.5% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Yonkers rent: 57.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Yonkers: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Yonkers is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,125 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,249 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,409 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,807 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$682 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Yonkers costs $1,807 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rent has climbed $682 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Yonkers
Bachelor's degrees in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Yonkers than nationally: 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Yonkers never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Yonkers
| Period | Yonkers | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Yonkers: 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Yonkers has higher unemployment than at least four in five New York cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Yonkers compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | 2.77 | 39.8 | 16.4% | 57.5% | 5.3% | 1961 | $1,807 | 32.0% | 80.4% | 7.0% |
| Bronxville | 2.37 | 41.4 | 5.4% | 24.1% | 6.2% | 1947 | $2,410 | 62.9% | 93.6% | 6.2% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.78 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 57.0% | 7.7% | 1954 | $1,751 | 35.1% | 85.4% | 9.4% |
| Tuckahoe | 2.42 | 45.9 | 5.2% | 44.1% | 6.5% | 1963 | $2,231 | 61.7% | 95.0% | 2.1% |
| Alpine | 3.04 | 46.0 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 1976 | $2,563 | 74.2% | 96.6% | 5.8% |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 2.68 | 45.9 | 3.3% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 1947 | $2,388 | 74.3% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Pelham | 3.20 | 39.6 | 11.2% | 32.7% | 7.4% | 1939 | $2,503 | 71.4% | 95.1% | 5.3% |
| Eastchester | 2.75 | 45.6 | 2.5% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 1952 | $2,289 | 67.0% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| DeMarest | 2.98 | 45.3 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1974 | $3,446 | 74.3% | 98.3% | 7.5% |
| Cresskill | 2.92 | 45.2 | 4.1% | 22.0% | 5.5% | 1966 | $2,834 | 61.2% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| Tenafly | 2.93 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 28.1% | 6.4% | 1962 | $3,271 | 78.4% | 98.7% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Yonkers. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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