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The Bronx

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • City in New York
  • 340 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    D
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C-
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Population
1,436,785

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$363,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,098
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    81%
  • Own
    19%

The Bronx Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      378
      283
    • Murder
      4
      6
    • Rape
      13
      41
    • Robbery
      228
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      198
      500
    • Theft
      1,405
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      89
      284
    Home Security Options for The Bronx
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    • 24/7 Whole home protection with no contract
    • CNET Editor’s choice winner 2018

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $35,302
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      29%
      13%

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    The Bronx Reviews

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    If there's one thing that sticks to the Bronx, its affordability. The area of New York City can be hectic to live in due to costly rents and challenging conditions such as dangerous neighborhoods, drug-ridden locations, and unsanitary hazards. New York in general is taking a big step towards change with all the new innovations that they come up with; extended train lines, increasing security measures, and an increase in opportunities for those less fortunate than others. This is home, and hopefully home gets better within a few years!
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    Growing up in the Bronx has left me with mixed feelings. It is a neighborhood and city that I am very familiar with, which in turn, gives me comfort. However, the streets are not the cleanest, some areas are not the safest, and people aren't always the friendliest. Aside from all of that, I think the biggest issue that I have is that I have outgrown the city, and would like to live in a suburban area with grass and trees and open skies!
    I love the different diversities. In the Bronx you will find people of all backgrounds. In the Bronx you find different people people embracing their cultures. Yet everyone feels like family. I would like to describe the Bronx as one big diverse yet inclusive family. In the Bronx, their has been various strategies to promote healthy living. For instance, parks are being renovated to include more activities for kids to exercise, and just enjoy the benefits of play. Although their are many positive aspects in the Bronx, their are some cons. Gang related issues still reside in different neighborhoods. Hopefully with more positive initiative like job opportunities, affordable housing, Boys and Girls club, etc. this issue will subside.