Moving to or from Yonkers?
New York's fourth-largest city, directly north of the Bronx. The elevator was invented here. Untermyer Gardens is one of the country's most stunning public gardens. And Yonkers Raceway is where harness racing became an American sport.
- 210,000 City population
- 20,100,000 Metro area
- 1646 Founded
- Lower Westchester (NYC Metro) Region
Why people move to Yonkers.
- Birthplace of the safety elevator (Elisha Otis, 1854)
- New York's fourth-largest city
- Directly north of the Bronx with Metro-North commuter rail to Grand Central
- Untermyer Gardens — one of the country's most beautiful public gardens
- Yonkers Raceway — harness racing since 1899
- Sarah Lawrence College in adjacent Bronxville
The safety elevator was invented in Yonkers. Elisha Otis demonstrated his safe-elevator design at his Yonkers factory in 1854, proving that elevators wouldn't plummet if the cable broke. The Otis Elevator Company's original Yonkers factory site is now a historic landmark, and every modern skyscraper owes its existence to that invention.
Where people live in Yonkers.
A quick guide to Yonkers's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Getty Square / Downtown
Historic urban core along the Hudson waterfront.
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Bryn Mawr
Affluent hilly neighborhood.
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Park Hill
Historic residential neighborhood.
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Crestwood
Family-oriented near the Metro-North station.
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Ludlow Park
Older residential area.
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Runyon Heights
Historically African-American neighborhood with preservation district.
Where people spend their time in Yonkers.
- Untermyer Park and Gardens North Yonkers
- Hudson River Museum & Glenview Mansion Yonkers Waterfront
- Yonkers Raceway / Empire City Casino Empire City
- Saw Mill River Daylighting Downtown
- Tibbetts Brook Park South Yonkers
- Philipse Manor Hall Getty Square
Planning a Yonkers move.
- NYC commuter demand via Metro-North creates peak demand around September 1 and other rent cycles.
- Hilly terrain affects truck positioning in some neighborhoods.
- NYSDOT licensing required; unlike NYC, no additional DCWP registration.
- Westchester County parking permits for trucks may apply.
Moving in Yonkers: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Yonkers?
Local moves run $900–$3,000 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,900–$6,800 for 3–4 bedroom. Yonkers is 15–25% cheaper than Manhattan for comparable moves.
Is Yonkers close to NYC?
Very. Yonkers borders the Bronx, and Metro-North trains reach Grand Central in 25–35 minutes. Many Yonkers residents commute to Manhattan daily.
Do Yonkers movers need a state license?
Yes. NYSDOT licensing is required. NYC DCWP registration is NOT required since Yonkers is technically outside NYC.
When's the best time to move to Yonkers?
April–May and October–November. Avoid late August / September 1 NYC rent-cycle spillover.
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