How many renters in Yonkers, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±3.1 points) of renting households in Yonkers, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±3.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.1% (±2.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.7% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Yonkers
| Share of income spent on rent | Yonkers | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±1.8 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±1.5 points) | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±1.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±1.8 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.1% (±2.7 points) | 44.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Yonkers against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| Yonkers | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±3.1 points) | 54.2% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.1% (±2.7 points) | 44.5% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.7% (±1.6 points) | 32.1% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,016 (±$2,568) | $69,175 (±$2,688) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,784 (±$35) | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Yonkers, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westchester County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Westchester County, Yonkers ranks 9 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 266 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Yonkers
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | — | 54.5% (±3.1 points) | — |
| Village of Bronxville | 2.2 mi | 35.7% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Tuckahoe | 2.4 mi | 60.2% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eastchester | 2.9 mi | 58.6% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hastings-on-Hudson | 3.0 mi | 41.7% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 3.0 mi | 54.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine Borough | 3.0 mi | 15.8% (±58.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastchester (community) | 3.2 mi | 62.0% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pelham | 3.9 mi | 46.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Mamaroneck | 59.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Mount Pleasant | 59.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Peekskill | 58.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Eastchester | 58.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of North Castle | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | 54.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Yonkers | 54.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 10 | White Plains | 54.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of Scarsdale | 54.3% (±21.7 points) |
| 12 | Town of Rye | 54.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Town of Harrison | 53.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Town of New Castle | 52.2% (±17.3 points) |
| 15 | Town of Bedford | 51.7% (±15.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Yonkers
Are renters in Yonkers rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Yonkers pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Yonkers spend on rent?
The median renting household in Yonkers, NY spends 32.7% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yonkers city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yonkers city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yonkers city, Westchester County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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