Trying to pick the right Yonkers neighborhood? On the Hudson just north of the city, Yonkers offers more space and value than much of Westchester and NYC, with Metro-North access. “Best” depends on your commute, budget, and whether you want the revitalized waterfront, a leafy residential enclave, or convenient value.
Yonkers neighborhoods to know
Downtown / Waterfront
The revitalized Hudson waterfront with new apartments, dining and the Metro-North station — best for commuters who want walkability and river views.
Crestwood & Lawrence Park
Leafy, sought-after residential areas in the northeast, near the Crestwood Metro-North stop and the Bronxville border — popular with families.
Park Hill & Bryn Mawr
Historic hillside neighborhoods with character homes and Hudson views.
How to choose your Yonkers neighborhood
Weigh your commute (which Metro-North stop and line), your budget, and whether you want waterfront-modern, leafy-residential, or value. Then get the honest read from locals.
What Yonkers locals actually say
Which areas are worth it, how the commute really works, where the value is — that comes from people who live here. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Yonkers community, real Yonkers neighbors give candid takes on where to live. See also things to do in Yonkers. Join your Yonkers neighbors free →
Where this fits in Yonkers
Every neighborhood here has a distinct feel, and the right fit depends on how you actually live. The picks in this guide make the most sense once you know how Yonkers is laid out. the free Untermyer Gardens and the Yonkers waterfront and pier sit at the center of where locals actually spend their time, so planning finding the right neighborhood around one of them rarely goes wrong. When you want something calmer, the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail pulls you away from the busiest blocks, and the Lenoir Preserve is the kind of spot regulars mention but visitors miss. Anchor your plan to one of those and the rest of the day in Yonkers tends to fall into place.
More Yonkers guides
Yonkers rewards people who dig a little deeper. These related guides map the same neighborhoods from different starting points: Moving to Yonkers, Cost of living in Yonkers, Things to do in Yonkers — enough to plan a whole day or two.
Ask a Yonkers neighbor
The best tips never make the guidebooks — they come from neighbors who know which spot is worth it this week. That is what the Yonkers community on Neighborhood Nurturers is for. Ask Yonkers locals what they would do, or join free and get honest answers from people who actually know Yonkers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Yonkers?
The revitalized downtown/waterfront for commuters who want walkability and river views; Crestwood and Lawrence Park for leafy, family-friendly residential living near Metro-North; and Park Hill for historic hillside homes.
Which Yonkers neighborhood is best for commuting to NYC?
Areas near the downtown/waterfront or Crestwood Metro-North stations offer the most convenient trains into Manhattan.
Is Yonkers a good place to live near NYC?
For many, yes — it typically offers more space and value than closer-in Westchester and NYC, with Metro-North access and a revitalized Hudson waterfront.