
Is Colonial Heights North a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Yonkers, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
195 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide issue at an apartment on Palmer Avenue near Delancey Avenue and East Coast Avenue, with no symptoms reported. | Palmer Ave Apt 10, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, responders dispatched to assist a 57-year-old woman at 9 Willow Drive, first floor, near Hemlock Place and Leland Avenue. | Willow Dr, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm activation at a business on North Broadway in Yonkers. | N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were directed to the local firehouse to help county units with a traffic stop related to a possible road rage incident in Eastchester. | Main St, Eastchester, NY 10709 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a disabled Volvo with a flat tire on westbound Seminary Avenue in Yonkers. | Seminary Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible failure to comply with a traffic stop involving a white Toyota traveling southbound on the Saw Mill River Parkway near the West Side area in Yonkers. | Saw Mill Riv Pkwy, Yonkers, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of a person passed out near Brookline Road in Scarsdale. The person was found breathing and conscious. The caller reportedly hung up on officers from state police. | Brookline Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported for a person passed out near Brookline Road and Pinecrest Road in Scarsdale. | Pinecrest Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a reported commercial alarm at an urgent care clinic near Pelham Parkway in Pelham, New York. | Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, mutual-aid medical units are dispatched to an address on Pelham Road in New Rochelle for a 26-year-old woman with a possible heart attack inside an apartment building. | Pelham Rd Apt 1N, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Medical Emergency |
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Neighborhood Overview
Colonial Heights North is an urban neighborhood in Yonkers, NY, featuring mostly small single-family homes and small apartment buildings.
The housing stock is older, primarily built between 1940 and 1999, with a vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating very tight housing supply.
Quick Facts
| College Enrollment | 12.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Colonial Heights North features a unique mix of small apartment buildings and single-family homes with extremely low vacancy.
| Small Apartment Buildings (2-4 units) | 34.4% |
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What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood is notable for its strong college student population and a significant share of government workers.
| College Enrollment | 12.0% |
|---|---|
| Government Employment | 13.7% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Upper-middle income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| Asian Ancestry | 18.6% |
| Irish Ancestry | 16.5% |
| Native American Ancestry | 5.9% |
| Languages of India Spoken at Home | 9.7% |
| Foreign Born | 36.1% |
Commute
Residents mostly drive alone but also have high train and walking commute rates.
Colonial Heights North offers a mix of car, train, and walking commutes with a moderate commute length.
| Drive Alone Rate | 68.8% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 12.7% |
| Walk Commute Rate | 8.6% |
| Main Commute Range | 30 to 45 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of homes are common in Colonial Heights North?
Small single-family homes and small apartment buildings dominate the housing stock.
Is Colonial Heights North popular with college students?
Yes, 12% of residents are enrolled in college, ranking it among the top 4% nationally.
How tight is the housing market?
Vacancy rate is 0.0%, indicating very high demand and limited supply.