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Bronx neighborhoods

37 neighborhoods in the Bronx, each scored on nine family signals. Kingsbridge-Marble Hill leads for overall family fit (55/100); the safest is Co-op City, the most affordable is Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester and the best-connected is Mott Haven-Port Morris.

The best in the Bronx, by priority

55/100
Best overall for familiesKingsbridge-Marble Hill
See the neighborhood: Kingsbridge-Marble HillSee the full ranking: Families in the Bronx

Collections in the Bronx

Lists picked by a stated rule — each says exactly how we chose. None of them is a ranking.

Schools · 13 in the Bronx

Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students

  • A public zoned school serving some of grades K–8.
  • An Economic Need Index of 60 or more (the city's measure of how many students face economic hardship).
  • Average ELA and math proficiency on the New York State tests at least 10 points above its district's average.
See all 13: Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students in the BronxMethodology→
Neighborhoods · 8 in the Bronx

Affordable family neighborhoods with a school that beats its district

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • Median asking rent below the median of residential neighborhoods.
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
  • At least one zoned school that beats its district while serving high-need students, zoned to it or located in it.
See all 8: Affordable family neighborhoods with a school that beats its district in the BronxMethodology→
Neighborhoods · 2 in the Bronx

Family neighborhoods where no single group is a majority

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • No census group makes up 50% or more of residents. The five groups: Hispanic or Latino of any race, and non-Hispanic White, Black, Asian and all others (American Community Survey 2018–2022, table B03002).
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
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Schools · 17 in the Bronx

Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly

  • No student group makes up 50% or more of enrollment (Asian, Black, Hispanic, White, multiracial and Native American, from the city's school demographics).
  • Family satisfaction on the 2025 NYC School Survey at or above the median of rated schools.
  • At least 30 family responses, so a tiny sample doesn't qualify.
See all 17: Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly in the BronxMethodology→

Every Bronx neighborhood

All 37 residential neighborhoods in the Bronx, A–Z. Each page carries its own schools, safety and cost-of-living scores, transit, parks, and the family-fit read.

Bronx, A–Z37

Schools in the Bronx

Frequently Asked Questions

How many neighborhoods are in the Bronx?
We track 37 residential neighborhoods in the Bronx, each with its own schools, safety, transit, parks, and cost of living. Every one is listed on this page.
What is the best neighborhood in the Bronx for families?
Kingsbridge-Marble Hill ranks highest for overall family fit (55/100), ahead of Throgs Neck-Schuylerville. The best fit depends on your family, so rank the Bronx's neighborhoods by safety, schools, affordability, transit, things to do, or health.
What is the safest neighborhood in the Bronx?
Co-op City scores highest for safety in the Bronx (87/100). The safety score counts NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.

Which of these fits your family?

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