The Town FilesJefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York
Community in Westchester County · population 14,444 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $591,800
- Household income
- $157,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 47.4
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is a community of 14,444 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $591,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of New York towns, better for families than 91% of New York towns, more upscale than 90% of New York towns.
How Jefferson Valley-Yorktown ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is worth $591,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $157,083, which is more affordable than 29% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,106 a month. 89.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $591,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,106 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $157,083 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
| People | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.2% | — |
| Work from home | 22.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 38.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jefferson Valley-Yorktown since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 1989 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 6, 2014.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Jefferson Valley-Yorktown
- Lake Mohegan, NY2.5 mi · 5,896 people · home $503,000
- Yorktown, NY3.5 mi · 36,569 people · home $606,800
- Somers, NY4.1 mi · 21,541 people · home $646,000
- Mahopac, NY4.7 mi · 8,932 people · home $470,900
- Heritage Hills, NY5.3 mi · 4,511 people · home $524,800
- Putnam Valley, NY5.7 mi · 11,762 people · home $510,900
- Carmel, NY6.2 mi · 33,576 people · home $495,100
- Peekskill, NY6.8 mi · 25,431 people · home $395,600
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown questions
Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jefferson Valley-Yorktown scores better for retirees than 30% of New York towns and quieter than 24%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.4).
How much does a house cost in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
The median owner-occupied home in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is valued at $591,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $157,083, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,106 a month.
What is the weather like in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Jefferson Valley-Yorktown get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jefferson Valley-Yorktown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 1989. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)