YMCA costs $25/mo at the median. Every location sets its own rates. Figures on this page come from 21 locations' published prices, checked September 2, 2026.
The YMCA of Greater New York is a nonprofit running 16 full-service membership branches across all five boroughs — cardio and strength floors, pools, and free group classes under one roof.
Prices from each gym's own website, as of September 2, 2026 · How we collect data →
| City | Locations | Typical membership |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 21 | $21/mo |
YMCA sells 9 membership tiers. Typical is the median across all 21 locations; the smaller figures are the cheapest and priciest location for that plan.
| Plan | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Youth* | $25/mo $13–$48 across locations |
| Teen* | $31/mo $17–$56 across locations |
| Senior - Ages 65+ | $52/mo $52–$71 across locations |
| Student* | $61/mo $52–$104 across locations |
| Senior | $63/mo $52–$104 across locations |
| Adult | $80/mo $62–$129 across locations |
| Family I | $89/mo $80–$102 across locations |
| Family 1 | $111/mo $76–$152 across locations |
| Family 2 | $135/mo $97–$225 across locations |
We track 21 YMCA locations across 1 states — every one is listed below with its price.
| Location | Locations | Typical membership | Single class |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 21 | $21/mo | — |
Across 21 studios we track: Youth* runs $25/mo at the median ($13–$48); Teen* runs $31/mo at the median ($17–$56); Senior - Ages 65+ runs $52/mo at the median ($52–$71); Student* runs $61/mo at the median ($52–$104); Senior runs $63/mo at the median ($52–$104); Adult runs $80/mo at the median ($62–$129); Family I runs $89/mo at the median ($80–$102); Family 1 runs $111/mo at the median ($76–$152); Family 2 runs $135/mo at the median ($97–$225). Each studio sets its own rate, so check yours.
Yes — every location prices independently. Youth* spans $13–$48/mo across the studios we track.
The standard joiner fee is $125, but NYC branches frequently waive it in promotions — check your branch's membership page before assuming you'll pay it.
Yes — the YMCA of Greater New York offers donor-funded financial assistance for memberships and programs. There's no published rate table; you apply at any branch's Member Services desk.
A branch membership includes 10 passes a year to other NYC branches. For unlimited access to all 16 branches you need the citywide tier, which costs more per month.
YMCA prices in NYC, studio by studio →
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