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Living in
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown.
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is an unincorporated community in Westchester County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
This is suburban Westchester at its core—a family-oriented community of about 14,200 people where you're close enough to New York City to commute but far enough removed to actually have space and quiet. The median household income sits at about $157,000, and homes average around $592,000, which reflects the area's appeal to established professionals and families, though you should know that rent runs about $2,106 monthly if you're leasing. The job market is solid with unemployment at just 3.3%, and with 53% of residents holding college degrees, you're looking at a fairly educated demographic—but realize that many people here commute somewhere else for work, averaging just under 39 minutes, often heading south toward the city.
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
13.2%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, the largest foreign-born group is from India (8.5%), and 8.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.9%
of households
Married Couples
60.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
In Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, rent runs 30% above the NY average, and home values are 40% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
89.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westchester County, which includes Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown: Westchester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Westchester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Jefferson Valley-Yorktown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute38.5 min avg
How Jefferson Valley-Yorktown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Yorktown Town Police Department, which covers Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
53.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
556.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Yorktown Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 17°F | 3.61" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 3.04" |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.90" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.52" |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.72" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.31" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.60" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.63" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.67" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Jefferson Valley-Yorktown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Cortlandt Manor
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 8.3 mi away · Montrose
Putnam Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Carmel
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown's student/teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
29 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
35 mi awayCities Near Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown FAQ
Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York affordable?⌄
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown's median rent is $2,106/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $157,083/year. Median home value is $591,800.
Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York safe?⌄
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is policed by the Yorktown Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 53 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 557 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?⌄
Westchester County, which includes Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,106/month and median household income is $157,083/year. The median home value is $591,800. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?⌄
The average commute in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is 39 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from