A few facts about Yonkers
- About 200,000 people live in Yonkers.
- It's part of New York.
- It's about 16 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Mount Vernon (3 miles), New Rochelle (6 miles) and Greenburgh (8 miles).
Dating by city / United States / New York / Yonkers
Singles in Yonkers
Members from Yonkers and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Yonkers
A weekday evening works well in Yonkers: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Yonkers
How far around Yonkers can I search?
More than 14 million people live within 30 miles of Yonkers, in 275 towns and cities including New York, Newark and Jersey City. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Yonkers free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Yonkers or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Yonkers real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Yonkers?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
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First messages
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First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
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