Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Yonkers

Affordability

Yonkers has a median asking rent of $1,784 per month and a median household income of $83,549, while 54% of residents rent their homes -- reflecting a city where renting is the norm but market-rate costs can stretch budgets (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024). The 21 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties tracked on Lease Lantern represent an important source of below-market housing for income-qualified renters in the area.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Yonkers Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 377 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 21 HUD-assisted properties in Yonkers are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Yonkers

The assisted properties in Yonkers score very high for walkability and offer solid public transit access, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 94 - Walker's Paradise. Most errands can be done on foot.
• Transit Score: 63 - Good Transit. Many trips are possible by public transit.
• Bike Score: 33. Some biking infrastructure is available.

These scores reflect the area around the HUD-assisted properties in Yonkers, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 43 public schools across 3 districts serve Yonkers, including 28 elementary, 2 middle, 11 high schools, and 2 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Yonkers

The median household income in Yonkers is $83,549 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent citywide is $1,784 per month, which can be a significant burden for renters earning below that median -- making income-restricted housing an important resource here.

• Median household income: $83,549/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,784/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 54% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable and income-based properties tracked: 21 buildings, 2,755 units (HUD-assisted property counts)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 21 affordable housing properties in Yonkers were mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties are not facing elevated flood exposure based on current FEMA flood zone data.