Summit, NJ vs Yonkers, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.5). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $78,208). Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 22,344 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+26.3 |
D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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