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Bronx, NY vs Yonkers, NY
Bronx, NY vs Yonkers, NY: What the data shows
Bronx, NY is in Bronx, NY while Yonkers, NY is in Yonkers, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Bronx, NY is the more affordable option at $243,400 median — $156,900 less than Yonkers, NY's $400,300. WYLT rates Bronx, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Yonkers, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Yonkers, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bronx, NY has High violent crime and High property crime. Yonkers, NY has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Bronx, NY has Low flood risk and Yonkers, NY has Low flood risk.
Bronx, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Bronx, NY scores 73/100 (very walkable) versus Yonkers, NY's 8/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bronx, NY has the higher school rating — Bronx, NY rates 7.3/10 and Yonkers, NY rates 7.1/10.
| Category | Bronx, NY | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $243K ✓ Lower price | $400K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $34K | $60K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 73/100 ✓ More walkable | 8/100 |
| Transit Score | 77/100 ✓ Better transit | 4/100 |
| Bike Score | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 35 min | 30 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | F ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | High | Moderate ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | High | High |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.1/10 |
| Best for | Budget-conscious familiesArtists and creativesStudents | commutersfamiliesbudget‑conscious New Yorkers |
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