When's the last time you were there? It's even worse than it used to be. South Yonkers is better but it's turning to shit. There's a homeless shelter and methadone clinic across the bridge and they all walk over to McLean now. I'd pick a better spot in yonkers closer to Bronxville or Executive Blvd area.

You're moving to Ghetto Square? Do you want to get robbed and live around a bunch of homeless people and criminals? Why?

The OCA is great and goes on for a extremely long distance. It's even better late spring when all the trees get their leaves back.

You can live good in Yonkers and there are many nice areas.. but if you're willing to drive 30 minutes then I would also look at Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Bronxville, Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Hastings on Hudson, Dobbs ferry, and Irvington, as well.

They are all way under 30 minutes away from Yonkers and generally nicer than many Yonkers neighborhoods..

Send me the address of the area by dm and I can make a video for you at night so you can have an idea of the area! I go to a gym in downtown Yonkers and I never have had any issue!

No if you don’t plan on leaving the downtown area but you will want one. Area is up and coming bit always has been. Lots of political corruption.

The metro north is in the okay during the day area. After 8pm or so it gets sketchy. Not much to do locally without a car, but if you're working in the city I'm assuming you're playing in the city too. Most people here go to the big box stores and do fun things on the border lines or in the city. Parking is as bad as in Manhattan here as our corrupt city planning board has put up tons of buildings but has not added a single parking lot to accommodate the new people and cars in almost 20 years. Our meter maids are at the point where they are stealthing, walking around in plain clothes to avoid being harassed. they will literally scan your registration as you're pulling away from being double parked for a minute because you ran inside the store to grab something that you ordered online, and send you a ticket by mail.

Thanks haha I won't live there

I have never lived in NY so idk the area well, just that the job I got is in that area. The general feedback I've gotten is that the area is not good when it's dark, which is inconveniently when I'll be going to/from work lol.

So, I'll just keep my car and foot the bill.

I do worry about my wife though. She doesn't drive and will also be working at least part time. Although, if I'm not living in a bad area that might not be a problem

As someone who usually travels there, you can get away with taking the bus or walking, but I will say before you take a bee line bus, just make sure you have a metrocard on you and know where your stop is, because if you don’t pull that cord to let them stop, they’ll keep going. Also I’ve only been there in the late afternoon (6pm) and I can attest as to many people here that Getty Square is not a place you want to be at past 7 or 8. It’s not because of the crackheads, but there’s just not a lot of light and that gives way to a lot of crime. So yeah.

My take as someone who’s lived in South West Yonkers for less than two years: it’s fine.

If you grew up anywhere in NYC, you’re used to homelessness and the occasional bad actors. If you decide to go without a car, you could get by as well if you stick to local groceries, retail stores, and restaurants. You won’t find too many big box/brand name chains, though.

Getty Square in particular has changed A LOT since I last worked in the area 15 years ago (I think for the better). Nearby Chicken Island is also getting a spurt of development over the next few years.

I’ve taken the Yonkers Metro North station several times and it’s safe. There’s even a police precinct in it.

Lastly, if you’re concerned about crime, check out the stats yourself: https://www.yonkersny.gov/live/public-safety/police-department/crime-map

I’d recommend looking at different time periods (ie 30/90 days and over the last two years.

Good luck!

Getty square is the "hood", its not that crazy in the day time but....

Getty Square isn't pretty, anyone who tells you otherwise is lying and considering this Sub is pretty Anti-Yonkers when it comes to moving it's proof of my statement.

The square itself has a Homeless & EDP (Mentally/Emotionally Disturbed) problem. During the day it's tame but there, at night it's an issue just due to now it's just you and them on the street. I've personally haven't had an issue outside a couple of hustlers that will harass you.

Are you moving with a 1/2 mile of your job? Or it's just near the train-station? 1/2 mile will suck in the winters, but I'd make the choice of not getting a car and seeing if you can do it, and if not then buy the car. Depending on your living situation parking might be an issue.

Look up the zip code of the area you want to live in on city-data and you can see the crime stats there.

Oh yeah for sure, I mean theres crime everywhere but its very safe. Things happen but they can anywhere, its not any less safe than anywhere else

Is it safe to walk around? Kinda worried about my spouse walking to work but idk how bad crime actually is in NY

Nah no need, i mean its nice but not needed

Been their. Very nice.

Van cortlandt park.

You are a troll account. You of all people should know you cant live good in Yonkers. You live with Lorraine and have no expenses. If you had to fend for yourself without her money you would be living in Mount Vernon.

South County trail. You can take that all the way to the Empire Trail.

Is that household income or single income ?

100k for a single person in Yonkers is fine. 1 bedroom rent is about 1500-2200 depending on neighborhood

The Old Croton Aqueduct. In high school I used to bike all the way to Ossining. You can find maps online. Nice to explore the river towns.

South county trail way

Tibetts has a good bike trail from what my brother tells me