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Fordham
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

Fordham is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 91,379. Fordham is in Bronx County. Living in Fordham offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fordham there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Fordham and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fordham are above average.

About

About Fordham...
Population
91,379

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$517,472
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,404
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    98%
  • Own
    2%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,415.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    358.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    179.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,658.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    53.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$40,676
National
$69,021
Families with Children
37%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    3%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    32%
    national  11%

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