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Bronx, NY

Aggregated across 25 ZIP codes in Bronx.

Population: 1,412,082 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bronx, NY is $527,189 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $607,074 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,775/month. 456 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$527,189

Median home value

+5.7%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$527,189
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+47.3%
All-time peak (2023-09)
$550,944
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$607,074
Median list price
$674,081
Median price per sqft
$346
1-year sale-price change
+14.5%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
982
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
98 days
New listings (monthly)
188

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,775/mo
1-year rent change
+9.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
456
Elementary schools
220
Middle schools
77
High schools
139
Charter schools
90
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.9°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 in
Annual snowfall
10.4 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
157
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
249

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
520
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
268
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
70
Hospitals include
LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.2 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24,329 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
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
246,578
Average weekly wage
$1,193
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

BronxState medianUS median
Median home value$527,189$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$607,074$363,950$325,000
Median days on market83 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,775/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Bronx, NY?
$527,189.
What is the median sale price in Bronx, NY?
$607,074.
How long do homes take to sell in Bronx, NY?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Bronx, NY?
Typical rent: $2,775/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bronx, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
Is Bronx, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
456 schools (220 elementary, 77 middle, 139 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bronx, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bronx, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bronx, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.2 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Bronx

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