Is Ludlow (Yonkers) safe?
Yonkers, New York · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ludlow (Yonkers) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Ludlow (Yonkers)
“Go with care. Ludlow is a historic residential enclave that is generally peaceful during daylight hours, but its proximity to busier, higher-crime commercial corridors in South Yonkers calls for basic urban awareness. Visitors should remain attentive, particularly after dark around transit nodes and main avenues.”
About the area
Ludlow is a quiet, riverfront neighborhood in southwest Yonkers known for its historic Victorian housing stock and direct Hudson Line commuter rail access to Manhattan. The area features a mix of leafy residential blocks near the river and dense multi-family apartments moving inland toward Riverdale Avenue.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Commuter Friendly
- Residential Pocket
Walking and biking in Ludlow (Yonkers)
Walk score: 78/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and the neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes, with steep hills down to the river making cycling challenging.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established Ludlow Park residential core with active neighborhood association and lower violent crime than central Yonkers
- Direct 30-minute commuter rail connection into Grand Central Terminal via the Ludlow Metro-North station
- High household vehicle and transit connectivity with relatively low residential vacancy rates
Cons
- Bordering corridors on Riverdale Avenue experience elevated property crime and occasional late-night street disturbances
- Street parking congestion is severe, leading to frequent double-parking and opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Moderate poverty rates and older multi-family housing infrastructure in the eastern blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal on the interior residential blocks of Ludlow, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can occasionally be observed along South Broadway and near commercial intersections.
What Ludlow (Yonkers) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and safe with local commuters walking to the Ludlow Metro-North station and school buses circulating.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential throughout the interior streets, though commercial avenues see heavier foot and vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe on residential streets, though lighting is uneven and vigilance is advised around train underpasses.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but requires heightened awareness, with sporadic loitering and increased risk of property crime along main transit corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served directly by the Ludlow Metro-North station on the Hudson Line, along with Westchester County Bee-Line Bus routes (including routes 1, 2, and 8) running along Riverdale Avenue and South Broadway.
On-street parking is free but extremely limited and competitive, especially during evening hours; there are no municipal parking garages directly in the neighborhood.
Things to do in Ludlow (Yonkers)
- Walk through the Ludlow Park Historic District to admire turn-of-the-century Queen Anne and Victorian architecture
- Enjoy views of the Hudson River and the Palisades from riverfront residential streets and Ludlow Station platforms
- Explore the nearby Untermyer Gardens or Downtown Yonkers waterfront, just a short drive or train ride north
Local favorites
- Telly's Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.4★ (320)A cozy, well-regarded neighborhood spot offering classic Greek seafood and grilled meats.
- Ludlow Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (185)Longstanding local corner pizzeria serving traditional New York slices, heroes, and calzones.
- O'Connor's Public House · Irish Pub · 4.5★ (210)A friendly local gathering place offering draught beers, pub fare, and televised sports.
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Common questions about Ludlow (Yonkers)
Is Ludlow (Yonkers) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Ludlow (Yonkers) a good place to live?
On safety, Ludlow (Yonkers) scores 70/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Ludlow (Yonkers)?
Walk score 78/100 and bike score 42/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Ludlow (Yonkers) are safer?
Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil (88), Dunwoodie Heights (80), Lincoln (Yonkers) (76) score higher nearby.
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