salaryYonkers is the 3rd-largest city in New York that we track, with 209,978 residents. Rent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,440 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 210 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Yonkers?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yonkers
| Size | Yonkers | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,559 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,792 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,368 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,392 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yonkers overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Yonkers, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yonkers
Life in Yonkers
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yonkers?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,044 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $501,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yonkers, NY?
Renting in Yonkers costs a median of about $2,436 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Yonkers?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,440 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yonkers cheap or expensive?
Yonkers is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.4% of the typical household income of $90,108. It ranks 210th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yonkers?
The median homeowner in Yonkers pays $9,676 a year in property taxes, about 1.93% of the median home value.
Is Yonkers more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Yonkers?
The median home value in Yonkers is $501,600, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
209,978 people live in Yonkers. Numbers are typical (middle) values.