Lawrence Park / Sarah Lawrence College, Yonkers NY
Is Lawrence Park / Sarah Lawrence College a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe462
Medium340
Low445
Other1511
206 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape85
Child involved55
Assault4
Other78
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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Median Home Price
$492,742
Average Rent
$4,059
Vacancy Rate
4.3%
Nearby neighborhoods
Lawrence Park Overview
Lawrence Park / Sarah Lawrence College is an urban neighborhood in Yonkers, NY, with a mix of apartments and single-family homes.
Housing is occupied by both owners and renters, with many residences built before 1970. Vacancy rates are low at 4.3%, indicating strong demand.
UrbanCollege-FocusedLow Child Poverty
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 4.3% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Lawrence Park's housing is dominated by large apartment buildings, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Large Apartment Buildings | 71.1% |
|---|
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing is in large apartment buildings, offering urban living options.
Vacancy is below average, indicating steady demand.
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood is highly college-friendly with very low child poverty and a diverse occupational mix.
College and Urban Sophisticate Friendly — Popular with college students and urban professionals, with an above average safety rating.
| College Enrollment | 29.7% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Executive & Professional Employment | 55.1% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Employment | 55.1% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 17.9% |
| Italian Ancestry | 19.4% |
| Irish Ancestry | 16.5% |
| Russian Speakers at Home | 0.9% |
| English Speakers at Home | 71.3% |
Commute
Residents enjoy short commutes with a high share walking and strong train use.
Lawrence Park offers short commutes with many walking and strong train ridership, supporting an active urban lifestyle.
High Walk to Work Rate — More residents walk to work than in nearly all US neighborhoods.
Strong Train Use — Train commuting is well above average nationally.
Moderate Car Use — Nearly half drive alone to work.
| Walk to Work Rate | 12.3% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 10.4% |
| Drive Alone Rate | 46.4% |
Homes for sale near 10708
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$1,300,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,456 sqft
10708 OLD SNOHOMISH MONROE ROAD
Snohomish, WA, 98290
$230,000
1 bd | 1 ba | 668 sqft
10708 Kings Riding Way Unit T-2-19
Bethesda, MD, 20894
$309,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,170 sqft
10708 Valley Forge Cir #708
King Of Prussia, PA, 19406
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of housing are common in Lawrence Park?
A mix of large apartment buildings and single-family homes, with both renters and owners.
Is Lawrence Park good for college students?
Yes, it ranks among the top 1.1% of college-friendly neighborhoods in New York.