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Moving to Yonkers?

The 2024 ACS 5-year estimates provide insights into Yonkers, New York, with a population of 209,978 and median household income of $83,549. The median gross rent is $1,784 per month, and the median owner-occupied home value is $501,600. A derived one-way commute estimate is 39 minutes.

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Short answer

Yonkers may not be affordable for all, as the median gross rent exceeds the uniform non-housing calculator baseline of $1,250 per month. However, the city's median household income is $83,549, which may help offset housing costs for some residents.

Yonkers at a glance

Household income$83,549
Median gross rent$1,784
Median home value$501,600
Derived commute39 min

What the default budget models

A one-person renting household begins with a modeled annual core-cost baseline of $36,408. It combines the ACS median gross-rent estimate with a uniform $1,250 monthly non-housing baseline. State income tax is excluded until a current official reference is approved; the calculator labels that limitation instead of guessing.

2024 ACS population estimate209,978
2024 ACS median household income$83,549
2024 ACS median gross rent$1,784
2024 ACS median owner-occupied home value$501,600
Derived one-way commute estimate39 minutes
State-tax treatmentExcluded — official reference pending
Rent-to-income reference26%
Salary & Affordability Benchmark

How much do you need to earn to live in Yonkers?

2024 ACS Median Income

$83,549/yr

30% Rule for RentRecommended
$71,360 / year

To afford Yonkers's median gross rent of $1,784/mo at or below 30% of gross earnings, a household needs approximately $34.31/hour (full-time).

28% Rule for HomeownershipMedian Home
$127,200 / year

Modeled against Yonkers's median home benchmark of $501,600 (estimated $2,968/mo ownership carrying cost at typical 7.1% baseline).

Slide to test your income against local rent, taxes, and essentials.
$83,549gross/year
Affordability Status:Balanced
Rent is 26% of gross income (35% of net pay)

Rent aligns with the standard 30% rule (26% of gross pay). Standard budgeting applies.

Monthly Budget AllocationEstimated Net Take-Home: $5,072/mo
Tax 27%
Rent 26%
Essentials 18%
Savings 29%
Taxes: $1,880/mo Rent: $1,784/mo Essentials: $1,250/mo Discretionary Margin: $2,038/mo

The trade-off

Relative strength: High home values. Watch closely: rent vs. commute time.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median household income in Yonkers?

The 2024 ACS 5-year estimate for median household income in Yonkers is $83,549.

How much is the median gross rent in Yonkers?

The 2024 ACS 5-year estimate for median gross rent in Yonkers is $1,784 per month.

Source ledger

Every production input below is retained with its publisher and dataset. The ACS figures are five-year estimates, not live listings or guarantees.

Interpretation: The ACS 2024 five-year estimates generally summarize observations across 2020–2024. The commute number is a weighted midpoint estimate from table B08303. State income tax is not included in the modeled take-home result. Verify a current address, quote, commute, and tax situation before making a decision.

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