Cost of Living in Yonkers, NY
Population: 209,529 • 2026 Data
$81,816
Median Household Income
+6% vs national
$1,730
Median Monthly Rent
+28% vs national
$478,000
Median Home Value
+41% vs national
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Yonkers
The median home value in Yonkers, NY is $478,000. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,730, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,759.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.4%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Yonkers, NY is $81,816. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%, with a labor force of 110,043 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.