Neighborhood in Yonkers, NY

Is War Park 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.

Most buyers only see the home. Smart buyers check the neighborhood first.

View Safety Report See All Properties For Sale

Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe454

Medium365

Low513

Other1339

189 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape77

Child involved53

Assault3

Other72

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

For all crime details - View Safety Report

Median Home Price

$594,788

Average Rent

$1,299

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of War Park

War Park is a densely urban neighborhood in Yonkers, NY, with a median home price of $594,788 and average rent of $1,299. Housing is mostly rental apartments, especially small units.

The neighborhood is very densely populated and has a very low vacancy rate, reflecting strong housing demand. It features a unique mix of cultural groups and a high share of bus commuters.

Dense UrbanMostly RentalsLow VacancyHigh Bus Ridership

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	0.0%

Housing market and real estate character

War Park's housing market is dominated by rental apartments with very low vacancy, indicating strong demand and tight supply.

Rental Occupancy	97.7% renter occupied
Large Apartment Buildings	95.1% of housing
Small Units (1-2 bedrooms)	93.4% of housing
Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999 and newer

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all housing is renter occupied with very low vacancies, indicating high demand.

Most homes are studios or one to two bedroom units in large apartment buildings.

Families and Lifestyle

War Park has a high concentration of single mother households and a very high child poverty rate, reflecting social challenges.

Diverse Cultural Community — Dominican and Jamaican ancestries are prominent, with Spanish and Korean widely spoken.

Strong Bus Commuting — Most residents rely on bus transit for work, more than any other US neighborhood.

Single Mother Households	Higher than 99.3% of US neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	89.3%

Demographics

Per Capita Income	Lower than 99.6% of US neighborhoods
Occupations	50.8% clerical/assistant/tech support; 20.9% manufacturing/labor; 15.4% sales/service; 10.0% executive/professional
Dominican Ancestry	64.2%
Jamaican Ancestry	3.2%
Foreign Born	43.6%
Languages Spoken	68.9% Spanish, 6.2% Korean, English also common

Commute

War Park residents mostly commute by bus, with many spending 30-45 minutes traveling to work.

War Park's exceptional bus ridership reduces commuting costs and road congestion.

High Bus Usage — More bus riders than any other US neighborhood.

Moderate Drive Alone Rate — About a quarter of residents drive alone to work.

Average Commute Length — Most residents commute between 30 and 45 minutes one-way.

Bus Commute Rate	66.8%
Drive Alone Rate	26.6%
Main Commute Time	30-45 minutes

Homes for sale near 10701

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$2,150,000

2 bd | 2 ba | 1,560 sqft

10701 Gulf Shore DR #402

Naples, FL, 34108