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Housing Affordability in Yonkers, NY
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 44.7%
- New York 38.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 54.5%
- New York 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 33.6%
- New York 27.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $3,028/mo
- New York $2,555/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more22,94854.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more12,51033.6%
- Renters paying 50% or more12,44129.6%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.7%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,356/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 6.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers, NY | 44.7% | 54.5% | 33.6% | 32.7% |
| Westchester County | 40.0% | 54.1% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| New York | 38.5% | 52.1% | 27.6% | 31.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Yonkers, NY?
- In Yonkers, NY, 44.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Yonkers compare with New York?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Yonkers is 44.7%, compared with 38.5% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates