Why Live in McLean Heights
McLean Heights is a Yonkers community offering a mix of housing options, including many apartment buildings alongside single-family and multi-family rowhouses that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. The neighborhood features several recreational spots, including Heafy Park with a playground and nearby Pelton Park, which has a futsal court, baseball and softball diamonds, a basketball court and another playground. Tibbetts Brook Park, about a mile north, includes a 2-mile trail and a large aquatic complex. Van Cortlandt Park spans 1,100 acres and offers a 7.5-mile trail, multiple sports facilities and the historic Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course. Yonkers Public Schools offer school choice. The newly opened Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School serves younger students, and Yonkers High School offers the International Baccalaureate Programme.
McLean Avenue serves as a hub for dining and shopping with establishments such as Namastey NewYork for Indian cuisine and the long-standing Broadway Diner. The Yonkers Downtown and Waterfront area, just over a mile north, provides additional dining options and scenic views. Annual events such as Riverfest, Yonkers Arts Weekend and the Dominican Festival bring cultural and entertainment activities to the community. The neighborhood is pedestrian friendly and is well-served by the Bee-Line bus system. Ludlow Station, about a mile west, offers daily service to Manhattan, and major roadways such as the Saw Mill River Parkway make commuting easier. LaGuardia Airport is 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McLean Heights a good place to live?
McLean Heights is a good place to live. McLean Heights is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with great transit options. McLean Heights has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $71,191 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.8% of residents. A majority of residents in McLean Heights are renters, with 78% of residents renting and 22% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving McLean Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
McLean Heights neighborhood guide.
Is McLean Heights, NY a safe neighborhood?
McLean Heights, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in McLean Heights?
The median home price in McLean Heights is $144,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $28,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $31K a year to afford the median home price in McLean Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in McLean Heights is $71K.
What are the best public schools in McLean Heights?
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What are the best private schools in McLean Heights?
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Are home prices dropping in McLean Heights?
Yes, home prices in McLean Heights are down 46% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in McLean Heights, NY
On average, homes in McLean Heights, Yonkers sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in McLean Heights, Yonkers over the last 12 months is $100,000, down 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$179,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$305,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$179,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$144,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-65%