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Allerton features affordable housing along the Allerton Avenue commercial corridor. The 2/5 trains provide reliable transit and diverse dining options serve the community.
Allerton features affordable housing along the Allerton Avenue commercial corridor. The 2/5 trains provide reliable transit and diverse dining options serve the community.
Did you know?
The Allerton Avenue Co-ops, built in 1927 by the United Workers Cooperative Association, were designed as a utopian community with shared gardens and a cooperative store.
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Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromAllerton
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe64/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
To weigh
- Safety15/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Transit18/100
Longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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How does Allerton fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools14 schools
Allerton offers a deep bench of public schools — the zoned elementary schools like P.S. 076 The Bennington School and P.S. 089 Bronx anchor the east side, while the Wallace Avenue campus pulls together several middle and high school options including Bronx Green Middle School and Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement. Three private options, including the NY Institute of Special Education on Pelham Parkway, round out the mix. Specialized programs in language, science, and prep tracks cluster around the Astor Avenue corridor.
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Parks & Playgrounds3 places
Allerton packs three playgrounds into its small footprint — Mazzei Playground, Parkside Playground, and Zimmerman Playground — all within a few blocks of the Westchester Avenue commercial strip. It's not a green-heavy neighborhood, but what these playgrounds lack in sprawling lawns they make up for in convenience; kids can hit one without a long walk, and parents can actually keep an eye on things from the surrounding blocks.
3 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Bronx Park · ~8 min walk (0.3 mi)
Transportation24 stops
Allerton's transit story actually hinges on that 2 and 5 train at Allerton Av — one stop, but it anchors everything. The bus network fills in nicely along Boston Rd, White Plains Rd and Williamsbridge Rd, so getting around without a car is totally doable. It's not a transit hub, but the commute into midtown or around the Bronx is straightforward.
Restaurants36 places
Allerton's eating scene is heavy on the practical — a deep bench of delis, bakeries, and takeout counters line Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road, offering quick, affordable meals without much fuss. There's a solid mix of Caribbean, Chinese, and Latin options clustered around the main drags, plus a few pizza places and diners (including IHOP) that pull double duty for coffee and casual dinners. Fast-food chains stack up along Boston Road, but if you're seeking a full-service night out beyond pizza or fried chicken, the pickings get thin pretty quickly.
Groceries7 places
Allerton's grocery scene runs the gamut from a Key Food Co-Op on White Plains Road to a handful of independents and an African Caribbean supermarket that stocks hard-to-find ingredients. A seasonal green market adds fresh produce options. For a full weekly shop, most families will want wheels — the closest major chains sit a few stops up the 2 train. The selection is decent for everyday needs, though specialty items sometimes require a trip elsewhere.
Coffee Shops
Allerton's coffee scene runs practical — a couple of Dunkin' outposts anchor the morning rush along Webster Avenue and East Gun Hill Road, serving the rush-hour crowd from the surrounding apartment blocks. Beyond the chains, you'll find a handful of no-frills spots tucked into Bronx Park and along the side streets, where it's more about a quick cup and a pastry than a laptop-afternoon scene. Third-wave hangouts are thin here, so if you're hunting for a slow-sipped pour-over, you'll want to venture toward adjacent neighborhoods.
Things to Do3 places
Allerton's things-to-do scene for families is pretty lean — tutoring centers make up the bulk of what's here, with a lone martial arts studio adding some athletic variety. For families seeking broader enrichment — swim lessons, music classes, drop-in recreational sports — the pickings are thin in this corner of the Bronx. You'd likely be heading to neighboring areas to fill out the roster.
Daycare & informal care5 places
Families in Allerton have a decent spread of childcare options to work with — a solid mix of Pre-K sites through the public school system and a handful of independent daycares scattered around Olinville Avenue and the Pelham Parkway corridor. The Pre-K slots at P.S. 89 and P.S. 96 are worth locking in early since they fill up, and the private daycares cluster nicely near the main commercial stretches so drop-offs can double as errand runs. It's not an overwhelming market, but the essentials are here.
Family Resources4 places
Allerton's family resources center around a solid library and a handful of playgrounds scattered through the residential blocks. Allerton Library on Barnes Avenue is the neighborhood's main civic anchor — a reliable spot for story hours and computer access. For outdoor time, Mazzei Playground and Parkside Playground give families a couple of options, though the distribution is uneven across the area. Zimmerman Playground adds a third option near Britton Street. It's a thin bench but what's here covers the basics.
Healthcare7 places
Healthcare options in Allerton lean heavily toward senior-focused services — Centerlight Healthcare runs multiple locations including a PACE program and diagnostic center, and Christopher Columbus High School hosts a health clinic on campus. There's one dental option, though pediatric and urgent care are thin on the ground locally, so families often look slightly farther afield for those everyday needs.
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Best schools in Allerton
Schools in Allerton
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- Astor Collegiate Academy
- Bronx Green Middle School
- Bronx Park Middle School
- Bronxdale High School
- Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
- High School of Language and Innovation
- NY INST FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
- NY INSTITUTE OF SPECIAL EDUC. ANNEX
- P.S. 076 The Bennington School
- P.S. 089 Bronx
- P.S. 096 Richard Rodgers
- Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
- Pelham Preparatory Academy
- ST LUCY SCHOOL
Early education in Allerton
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Allerton a good neighborhood for families?
- Allerton scores 46/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Allerton for families?
- For families, Allerton stands out for many families with children, with homes and schools close by. What to weigh: more reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident, and longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Allerton safe?
- Allerton scores 15/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Allerton?
- Allerton has 14 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 51/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Allerton?
- Middle school: families in Allerton apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 11's 44 middle school programs admit by method: 22 unscreened, 10 zoned, 8 charter lottery and 4 screened. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Allerton affordable?
- Allerton scores 57/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Allerton in?
- Allerton is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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