Fordham Heights is anchored by Fordham University and the bustling Fordham Road shopping corridor. Dense residential blocks serve a predominantly Latino population.
Fordham Heights is anchored by Fordham University and the bustling Fordham Road shopping corridor. Dense residential blocks serve a predominantly Latino population.
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Fordham Road has been the Bronx's premier shopping street for over a century — in the 1930s it rivaled 34th Street in Manhattan for retail volume.
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Slattery Playground anchors Fordham Heights as the neighborhood's main — and essentially only — dedicated play space. It's a functional spot with standard equipment that gets solid use from local families, though the broader park offerings are thin. Tree canopy is limited here, and the area leans more concrete than green. Families needing more robust outdoor options typically venture to nearby Jerome Park or the Botanical Garden area.
Schools & early education
Fordham Heights runs heavy on zoned public options with a handful of specialized programs scattered throughout. P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight and P.S. 085 Great Expectations anchor the elementary scene, while the campus at 125 East 181 Street packs three distinct schools — including the Elementary School for Math, Science, and Technology — under one roof. Daycare and pre-K coverage is thinner, with just a few options like Bronx Baptist Day Care and Rose Hill Pre-K Center serving the youngest set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Fordham Heights a good neighborhood for families?
- Fordham Heights scores 45/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Fordham Heights safe?
- Fordham Heights scores 0/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Fordham Heights?
- Fordham Heights has 11 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 16/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- Is Fordham Heights affordable?
- Fordham Heights scores 24/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Fordham Heights in?
- Fordham Heights is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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