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Van Nest
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Neighborhood
New York City

Van Nest

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B minus
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    D
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C minus
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
Van Nest is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 13,970. Van Nest is in Bronx County. Living in Van Nest offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Van Nest there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Van Nest and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Van Nest are above average.
About Van Nest...
Population
13,970
Neighborhood in
New York City
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$525,486
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,581
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    68%
  • Own
    32%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    810.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    176.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    146.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    687.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    129.3
    284

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$59,255
National
$69,021
Families with Children
40%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    11%
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