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The Bronx
  • City in New York
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The Bronx

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    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
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    The Bronx is a city in New York with a population of 1,468,262. The Bronx is in Bronx County. Living in The Bronx offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In The Bronx there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in The Bronx and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in The Bronx are above average.
    Population
    1,468,262
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $445,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,306
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      80%
    • Own
      20%
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    Top Public Schools Serving The Bronx

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    Top Neighborhoods in The Bronx

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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
      378.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      228.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      197.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,404.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      26%
      11%
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    Working in The Bronx

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,726
    National
    $69,021
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