Yonkers Real Estate
Many golf enthusiasts may recognize Yonkers as the home of the first U.S. golf course. For the rest of us, it is the largest city in Westchester County and the fourth largest city in New York State. Incorporated in 1872, the City sits southwest of New York City on the east bank of the Hudson.
The census of 2000 indicated that there were 196,086 people residing in Yonkers. The racial makeup of the City was 60.18% White, 25.93% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 16.61% African American, 0.44% Native American, 4.86% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 13.44% from other races, and 4.42% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,663, and the median income for a family was $53,233. The per capita income for the city was $22,793. Approximately 15.5% of the population was below the poverty line.