Yorktown Heights, NY Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Welcome to Yorktown

Scenic views and country charm welcome you to Yorktown, a place replete with history and culture

A beautiful community just over 30 miles from New York City, Yorktown is historic and welcoming. Visitors flock to Yorktown every year to enjoy a slice of Americana, while those who have long called the area home can always find something new to appreciate. Upscale homes line the streets of Yorktown, while excellent schools and community organizations make this area a fantastic place to call home.

A wealth of boutiques and shops can be found in Yorktown, from upscale restaurants to locally-owned shops full of character and sparkle. There’s something new around every corner in Yorktown, where history and culture collide. This guide offers you an insider’s look at the very best of Yorktown, a town embraced by locals and tourists alike.

What to Love

There are many historic sites and buildings in Yorktown, a community that was first settled in the 1600s
There are five business hamlets in Yorktown and 12 distinct residential neighborhoods, each with its own character
Local businesses thrive in Yorktown, with many restaurants and shops to enjoy and explore

Local Lifestyle

A wealth of scenic views surround Yorktown. The area is known for its stunning countryside, and with plenty of parks and nature trails in and around Yorktown, there’s always an opportunity to get out and enjoy nature. While country charm is abundant in Yorktown, it is located 35 miles outside New York City, so residents can easily travel to the big city.

Festivals and parades abound in Yorktown, and with such a vibrant local community, residents will feel right at home from day one. Modern apartments and historical buildings lend impeccable character to the area, and many longtime residents of Yorktown couldn’t imagine calling anywhere else home.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Fine dining is easily accessible in Yorktown. Head to Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace for authentic Italian foodstuffs, including handmade pasta and a wide variety of organic products. The Gramercy is a local hotspot that serves upscale American cuisine in a relaxed, visually-appealing environment. The charming Peter Pratt’s is an eatery housed in a converted 18th-century barn with a stunning fireplace. All the cuisine at Peter Pratt’s is locally-sourced, making it a fantastic destination for those who want to support the local community.

After you have dined at one of Yorktown’s fine restaurants, spend an afternoon shopping and exploring. Yorktown offers excellent shopping, including many charming boutiques and fine home goods stores. Wishes is one of the town’s local treasures, a store that offers a wide variety of exclusive gifts and specialty items, including candles, handmade stationery, and food gifts.

Things to Do

Residents of Yorktown will love the beautiful nature trails and walking paths. Sparkle Lake Park is one of the area’s local gems, a stunning lake and nature preserve with walking trails and fishing opportunities. Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is a Yorktown favorite, a working farm that not only hosts a large native plant nursery but regularly offers educational opportunities for children and all those who wish to learn about sustainable farming practices. Additionally, the farm sells fresh produce and plants on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year when they are in season.

Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve is a scenic natural landscape with walking paths and hiking trails for everyone from experienced outdoor enthusiasts to beginning walkers. Yorktown even hosts professionally-produced Broadway musicals at the Yorktown Stage, a venue that has earned local and national renown. Yorktown Stage also operates summer and winter camps, youth programs, and acting classes.

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Around Yorktown, NY

There's plenty to do around Yorktown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

23

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Orangetheory Fitness Yorktown Heights, Anglebrook Golf Club, and Magic Clippers.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Orangetheory Fitness Yorktown Heights page on Yelp Search 650 Lee Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.33 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Anglebrook Golf Club page on Yelp Search 100 Lincolndale Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.43 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Magic Clippers page on Yelp Search 267 Tomahawk St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.82 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Yorktown, NY

Population Households Employment

Yorktown has 10,299 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Yorktown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,894 people call Yorktown home. The population density is 1,143.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,894

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.3

Median Age

49.42 / 50.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

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Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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10,299

Total Households

2.79

Average Household Size

$70,717

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Single

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Yorktown, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Yorktown. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Property Listings

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Overview for Yorktown, NY

28,894

45.3 years

High

$70,717

Welcome to Yorktown

What to Love

Local Lifestyle

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Around Yorktown, NY

34

Car-Dependent

23

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Yorktown, NY

28,894

High

45.3

49.42 / 50.58%

10,299

2.79

$70,717

Schools in Yorktown, NY

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