Lower Hudson Valley
Yonkers, New York
City in Westchester County
Westchester's largest city, on the Hudson at the Bronx line
Yonkers is the largest city in Westchester County, stretching along the Hudson River from the Bronx line north toward Hastings-on-Hudson. Its waterfront redevelopment, hillside neighborhoods and downtown give it a hybrid character between New York City and the suburbs.
History & Local Character
Yonkers grew around Saw Mill River mills in the 17th century and became an industrial city in the 19th, known for carpet manufacturing, elevators and rail cars. Postwar highway construction and deindustrialization reshaped its waterfront and downtown.
Housing & Real Estate
The city mixes apartment buildings in the downtown and along the Bronx border, two- and three-family houses on hillside blocks, and newer waterfront rentals and condominiums at Hudson Park.
Restaurants & Shopping
Getty Square, McLean Avenue and the Central Park Avenue corridor hold Italian, Irish, Mexican, Albanian and South Asian restaurants, with a growing downtown food scene near the waterfront.
Schools & Education
Yonkers Public Schools serves the city, with specialized programs and a high school campus system. Sarah Lawrence College, Empire State College and St. Joseph's Medical Center are in or near the city.
Parks & Recreation
Untermyer Park and Gardens, Tibbetts Brook Park, Van Cortlandt Park across the city line and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail provide green space, along with the Hudson River waterfront.
Transportation & Accessibility
Metro-North's Hudson Line stops at Yonkers, Ludlow and Greystone, with the 1, 2 and 4 subway lines reaching the Bronx border and buses along Central Park Avenue and Broadway.
Local Businesses
Independent restaurants, groceries, contractors, auto shops and professional practices serve the city's dense neighborhoods, with larger retail along Central Park Avenue.
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Nearby Attractions
- Untermyer Park and Gardens
- Hudson River Museum
- Tibbetts Brook Park
- Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Hudson Line rail access and subway connections at the Bronx border
- More affordable than most of southern Westchester
- Waterfront redevelopment and parks
Considerations
- High property taxes
- Aging infrastructure in older neighborhoods
- Traffic on Central Park Avenue
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yonkers in New York City?
No. Yonkers is a city in Westchester County, directly north of the Bronx.
How long is the train from Yonkers to Manhattan?
Metro-North's Hudson Line reaches Grand Central Terminal in roughly 30 to 40 minutes.