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Bronx, NY

Aggregated across 25 ZIP codes in Bronx.

Population: 1,412,082 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bronx, NY is $525,745 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $537,910 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,744/month. 466 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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$525,745

Typical home value

+5.9%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$525,745
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+8.7%
10-year appreciation
+47.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2023)
$548,927
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
$537,910
Median list price
$644,898
Median price per sqft
$363
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
556
For-sale inventory
1,001
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
1,187
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
98 days
New listings (monthly)
186

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,744/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
466
Elementary schools
226
Middle schools
76
High schools
142
Charter schools
100
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
KIPP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Schools include
KIPP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES HIGH SCHOOL, ALFRED E SMITH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL, PS 1 COURTLANDT SCHOOL, PS 18 JOHN PETER ZENGER

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 (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,924
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Quanta Resources (3.5 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
56.5°F
Average high
63.5°F
Average low
49.4°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
25.8 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
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
247
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
704,537
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
638,395

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
103
Hospitals include
LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
50
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
1956
Housing built before 1970
69.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,068
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
66.2%

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

BronxState medianUS median
Typical home value$525,745$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$537,910$363,950$325,000
Median days on market102 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,744/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,068$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 Bronx, NY?
$525,745.
What is the median sale price in Bronx, NY?
$537,910.
How long do homes take to sell in Bronx, NY?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Bronx, NY?
Typical rent: $2,744/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bronx, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, heat wave.
Is Bronx, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,924 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bronx, NY?
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 Bronx, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bronx, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Quanta Resources, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Bronx, NY?
466 schools (226 elementary, 76 middle, 142 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bronx, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bronx, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bronx, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Bronx

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