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Bronx, NY — ZIP 10462

Population: 76,320 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 10462 (Bronx, NY) is $259,983 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $283,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,528/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,983

Typical home value

+8.9%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$259,983
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$259,983
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$283,500
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$400
1-year sale-price change
+15.7%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
99
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,528/mo
1-year rent change
+8.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11, BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE, ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
Schools include
PS 83 DONALD HERTZ, PS 105 SENATOR ABRAHAM BERNSTEIN, PS 106 PARKCHESTER, JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE), BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Quanta Resources (7.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
141
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
645
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
679,791
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
605,447

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (4 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
135
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24,329 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1943
Housing built before 1970
85.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,306
Mean commute to work
41 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
276,841
Average weekly wage
$1,257
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,032

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 10462State medianUS median
Typical home value$259,983$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$283,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,528/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,306$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 10462?
$259,983.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 10462?
$283,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 10462?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 10462?
Typical rent: $2,528/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 10462?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, heat wave.
Is ZIP 10462 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 10462. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 10462?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 10462?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 10462?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 10462?
13 schools (11 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 10462 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 10462?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 10462?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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