Northeast Yonkers

Northeast Yonkers is one of the most affluent areas in Yonkers, as most residents commute to corporate jobs in Manhattan, and enjoy a quieter life in Yonkers at the end of the day and on weekends, where they can take their kids to nearby parks like Sprain Ridge and Omoore.

Residents have access to the Tanglewood Shopping Center, which offers free wi-fi, has a kids’ club (newly opened), Applebees, J.C. Penny, TJ Maxx, Staples, Radio Shack, Wells Fargo Bank and more. Some people say that the mall is dying, but then, if it is, how do so many of these stores stay in business?

Some people who live here are students who attend nearby Sarah Lawrence College, a liberal arts school, or St. Vladimir’s Academy, an Orthodox Theological school. Children will attend Yonker’s highly renowned Public School System, one of the best city districts in the country. Visitors and residents alike also have access to the major Yonkers Train Station, among other train stations spread throughout the area.

While expensive, it’s one of the safer places in Yonkers and offers a richly diverse atmosphere, and offers an easy commute, as well as convenience. Commuters for downtown Manhattan, with a 2-mile distance, you won’t be disappointed!

Home to Sarah Lawrence College and St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Northeast Yonkers has become one of the most popular areas to live in Westchester County. This area boasts highly diverse housing options in a very wide range of prices, making it option for people of all different income ranges. There has been a particular increase in young professionals who are attracted by the area's relative affordability and convenient location. There are also executives who mainly live in the more affluent areas of Northeast Yonkers, such as Cedar Knolls or Lawrence Park. These more expensive parts of the town are closer to the railroad stations and have homes that are far more spacious. There are a few MetroNorth stops that you can access from Northeast Yonkers, making it quick and convenient to get to Manhattan. Even if you don't leave to go to the city, there is a lot to do right here in Northeast Yonkers. There are very cute and trendy stores and restaurants along Tuckahoe Road and Central Park Avenue. The population here is mostly white; it is dominated by the strong Irish and Italian communities here. However, there has been a small increase in the town's diversity over the past few years as more people have sought more affordable housing options.

Northeast Yonkers is more suburban than the rest of Yonkers. There are the typical moderately large houses that you find in most suburbs and it is more wooded. It's also very hilly and if you climb high enough there are some great views of New York City.

Sprain Ridge Park is close by and has some top rated trails. Some of them are a little tricky for beginners but they offer a good variety. There's also a pool here which is very convenient for residents of Northeast Yonkers. O'moore's Park, which is much smaller, has a baseball diamond and a little nature walk. If that's not your cup of tea then there's a country club right next to it.

This is probably the best part of Yonkers to start a family. It's definitely the more affluent part of the city and the houses can be on the expensive side.

There is a large Italian and Irish community but not much diversity past that.

In the heart of the residential area there aren't very many places to eat but once you get to Central Park Ave there are tons of restaurants and coffee shops. Because of the large Italian population there are some great pizzerias and pasta.