
Is Getty Square a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Yonkers, New York - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
189 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, 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 crews respond to a medical call for a reportedly intoxicated 63-year-old man who is unable to walk at a residence on Madeline Avenue between Lockwood Avenue and Sickles Avenue in New Rochelle. | Madeleine Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was requested to evaluate an elderly male near Lewis Street due to blood pressure and heart condition concerns. | Lewis St, Yonkers, NY 10703 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alert was activated near Irving Avenue for an 80-year-old male who appears to be a fall victim with unknown injuries. Responding units tried to access the residence but could not find a key under the front door mat. | Irving Ave, Closter, NJ 07624 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near 6th Street involving a 43-year-old woman who was unconscious but breathing; a second response team was canceled. | 6th St, Cresskill, NJ 07626 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and advanced life support units were dispatched to a location near 5th Street in Cresskill, New Jersey, for a reported 43-year-old woman who was unconscious but breathing. | 5th St, Cresskill, NJ 07626 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near 5th Street in Cresskill, New Jersey for a reported medical emergency involving a 43-year-old woman who was unconscious but breathing. | 5th St, Cresskill, NJ 07626 | Medical Emergency |
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Getty Square Overview
Getty Square is a densely urban neighborhood in Yonkers, NY, known for its high population density and predominance of small to medium apartment buildings.
Most housing here is renter-occupied, with many residences built between 1940 and 1999. Vacancy rates are moderate at 6.8%, near the national middle range.
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 6.8% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Getty Square's housing market is dominated by rental apartments, mostly small units in large apartment buildings.
| Renter Occupied | 98.4% |
|---|---|
| Large Apartment Buildings | 84.7% |
| Small Units (1-2 bedrooms) | 85.5% |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Getty Square features a diverse community with a strong presence of sales and service workers and a high share of Spanish speakers.
| Sales & Service Workers | 43.3% |
|---|---|
| Spanish Speakers | 56.1% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
Demographics
| Sales & Service Employment | 43.3% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Employment | 20.5% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 41.9% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 13.2% |
| South American Ancestry | 8.1% |
| Spanish Speakers at Home | 56.1% |
Commute
Getty Square residents use diverse transit modes with high bus and train ridership and moderate car use.
Getty Square offers strong public transit options with very high bus and train use, supporting a car-light lifestyle for many residents.
| Bus Ridership | Higher than 99.7% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 11.5% |
| Drive Alone Rate | 31.7% |
| Carpool Rate | 14.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical housing type in Getty Square?
Mostly small to medium apartments in large apartment buildings, with a very high share of rental units.
How do most residents commute to work?
Many use the bus or train, with bus ridership higher than 99.7% of US neighborhoods.