Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Troy, NY is cheaper. The median home price in Troy, NY is approximately $211,600 and in Yonkers, NY it is approximately $400,300 — a difference of $188,700.

Question 2

Is Troy, NY or Yonkers, NY safer?

Accepted Answer

Troy, NY scores higher on safety. Troy, 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 Troy, NY or Yonkers, NY more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Troy, NY is more walkable. Troy, NY has a Walk Score of 20/100 and Yonkers, NY has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Troy, NY has higher-rated schools. Troy, NY has a school rating of 7.4/10 and Yonkers, NY has a rating of 7.1/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Troy, NY	Yonkers, NY
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$212K ✓ Lower price	$400K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$69K ✓ Higher income	$60K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	20/100 ✓ More walkable	8/100
Transit Score	2/100	4/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	90 min	30 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.4/10 ✓ Better schools	7.1/10
Best for	FamiliesBudget‑conscious home buyersRemote workers needing affordable housing	commutersfamiliesbudget‑conscious New Yorkers

Troy, NY vs Yonkers, NY

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