Question 1

Is Rochester, NY or Yonkers, NY cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Yonkers, NY is cheaper. The median home price in Rochester, NY is approximately $677,500 and in Yonkers, NY it is approximately $400,300 — a difference of $277,200.

Question 2

Is Rochester, NY or Yonkers, NY safer?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, NY scores higher on safety. Rochester, NY has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Yonkers, NY has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Rochester, NY or Yonkers, NY more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Rochester, NY is more walkable. Rochester, NY has a Walk Score of 68/100 and Yonkers, NY has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Rochester, NY or Yonkers, NY?

Accepted Answer

Yonkers, NY has higher-rated schools. Rochester, NY has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Yonkers, NY has a rating of 7.1/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Rochester, NY or Yonkers, NY?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Rochester, NY	Yonkers, NY
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$678K	$400K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$60K ✓ Higher income	$60K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	68/100 ✓ More walkable	8/100
Transit Score	62/100 ✓ Better transit	4/100
Bike Score	74/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	RentersStudentsYoung professionals	commutersfamiliesbudget‑conscious New Yorkers

Rochester, NY vs Yonkers, NY

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