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Is Yonkers, NY safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 17 Yonkers neighborhoods we score (average 78/100), 16 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

78

Go, stay aware

Neighborhoods scored

17

16 comfortable to walk

Score mix

  • Go: 10
  • Go, stay aware: 6
  • Caution: 1
  • No-go after dark: 0

Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Yonkers

  1. 1Cedar KnollsYonkersCedar Knolls is a charming, early 20th-century planned residential neighborhood adjacent to Bronxville characterized by winding tree-lined streets…90Go
  2. 2Crestwood GardensYonkersCrestwood Gardens is an established residential enclave situated in northeastern Yonkers near the Tuckahoe and Eastchester borders. It offers a…89Go
  3. 3Beech HillYonkersBeech Hill is an affluent, leafy residential enclave in eastern Yonkers characterized by well-kept mid-century single-family homes and winding…87Go
  4. 4Bronxville HeightsYonkersBronxville Heights is a scenic, tree-lined residential community in southeastern Yonkers characterized by charming pre-war architecture…86Go
  5. 5Colonial Heights (Yonkers)YonkersColonial Heights is an established, hilly suburban neighborhood in East Yonkers characterized by architectural Tudor and colonial homes. It borders…86Go
  6. 6Crestwood (Yonkers)YonkersSituated along the Bronx River in northeastern Yonkers, Crestwood is an established residential enclave characterized by detached single-family…86Go
  7. 7DunwoodieYonkersDunwoodie is an established residential neighborhood in southern Yonkers characterized by rolling hills, tree-lined streets, and prominent landmarks…82Go
  8. 8Grey OaksYonkersGrey Oaks is a tranquil suburban enclave characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and rolling hills along the Saw Mill River corridor…81Go
  9. 9Dunwoodie HeightsYonkersDunwoodie Heights is a mature residential enclave in central-eastern Yonkers characterized by single-family homes, modest multi-family properties…80Go
  10. 10Greystone (Yonkers)YonkersGreystone is a tranquil, residential neighborhood situated along the Hudson River bluffs in Northwest Yonkers. Known for high-rise co-ops, quiet…80Go

Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas

  1. 1LowerreYonkers64Caution
  2. 2NepperhanYonkers66Go, stay aware
  3. 3Park HillYonkers68Go, stay aware
  4. 4Glenwood (Yonkers)Yonkers69Go, stay aware
  5. 5Ludlow (Yonkers)Yonkers70Go, stay aware
  6. 6Mohegan HeightsYonkers74Go, stay aware
  7. 7Lincoln (Yonkers)Yonkers76Go, stay aware
  8. 8Greystone (Yonkers)Yonkers80Go
  9. 9Dunwoodie HeightsYonkers80Go
  10. 10Grey OaksYonkers81Go

Best things to do in Yonkers

Getting around Yonkers

Transit

  • Bee-Line Bus routes run along nearby major arteries like Bronx River Road and Palmer Road. The Metro-North Harlem Line Bronxville Station is roughly a 10 to 15-minute walk from the eastern edge of the neighborhood, providing direct service to Grand Central Terminal.
  • Westchester County Bee-Line Bus routes (including Routes 8 and 20) connect to nearby retail corridors, while the Metro-North Harlem Line at Crestwood Station provides a direct ~35-minute commute to Grand Central Terminal.
  • Westchester County Bee-Line Bus Route 20 operates along the nearby Central Park Avenue corridor, while the Metro-North Harlem Line stations at Crestwood and Scarsdale are a 5- to 10-minute drive away.

Biking & trails

  • There are no municipal bike-share stations in the neighborhood, but cyclists have easy access to the scenic, paved Bronx River Pathway running north-south just east of the area.
  • There are no municipal bike-share programs in the area, but cyclists have direct recreational access to the paved, multi-use Bronx River Pathway.

Parking

  • Parking inside the enclave is primarily on private driveways with street parking regulated by local residential permit rules and posted signage. Plentiful street and municipal lot parking is available just east in Bronxville village, with metered rates averaging $1.50 to $2.00 per hour.
  • Residential street parking is generally free and easy to find, though commuter parking lots near the Crestwood train station require municipal permits.

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Yonkers safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Yonkers?

Cedar Knolls scores highest at 90/100, followed by Crestwood Gardens (89) and Beech Hill (87).

Is Yonkers safe to walk at night?

In the 10 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Yonkers areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Lowerre (64), Nepperhan (66), Park Hill (68). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Yonkers neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.