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Highbridge is home to the historic High Bridge spanning the Harlem River and features affordable housing with strong community ties. The 4/B/D trains provide Manhattan access.
Highbridge is home to the historic High Bridge spanning the Harlem River and features affordable housing with strong community ties. The 4/B/D trains provide Manhattan access.
Did you know?
The High Bridge connecting Highbridge to Manhattan is the oldest standing bridge in New York City, built in 1848 as part of the Croton Aqueduct water system.
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Housing cost
$205 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromHighbridge
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Trade-offs
None of its Family Fit scores ranks in the top 40% of NYC's residential neighborhoods.
To weigh
- Safety5/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Schools9/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
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 Highbridge 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
Schools7 schools
Highbridge's school scene is dominated by zoned public options — P.S. 011 Highbridge on Ogden Avenue and P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar cover elementary, while The Highbridge Green School offers an alternative public track. One charter, Nuasin Next Generation on West 165th, and Sacred Heart private school add real variety to the mix. Early childhood is well-represented with several Highbridge Advisory Council sites across the neighborhood. Options thin out noticeably for older grades, though what's here covers the basics.
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Parks & Playgrounds7 places
Highbridge's playground scene is modest but functional — Merriam Playground (with its upper and lower sections) is the workhorse, while Nelson Playground and Ogden Plimpton give families a couple more options to work with. It's not a park-heavy neighborhood, so there's no waterfront or major green space to lean on, but the playgrounds here are well-trodden by the kids who call this block home. Summer heat can make outdoor time a bit of a sprint, but the play options are solid anchors in the neighborhood.
5 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Yankee Stadium-Macombs Dam Park · ~6 min walk (0.2 mi)
Transportation25 stops
Highbridge runs on buses — there's no subway stop in the neighborhood itself, but the network is dense along Jerome Avenue, Ogden Avenue and Edward L Grant Highway, with stops at nearly every block. The Bx1 and Bx2 routes along Jerome get you up to the 167th Street subway hub in adjacent Morris Heights in about ten minutes, which puts you on the 4 train into Manhattan. It's bus-dependent, but what's there is frequent and the connection to the subway is reliable.
Restaurants11 places
Dining out in Highbridge is decidedly low-key — this is a neighborhood where you find what you need without much fanfare. The Ogden Avenue corridor has a handful of casual counters and takeout spots, from fried chicken to pizza by the slice, plus a few straightforward diners and delis that cover the basics. There's a Pizza Hut on Ogden for that chain fix. The bar-and-grill scene is small but present, and there's even a French chocolatier tucked in for something a little special. Don't come here looking for a food scene — come here to eat, and you will.
Groceries7 places
Highbridge has a decent bench of supermarkets for a Bronx neighborhood of this size — you've got Associated Supermarket on Ogden Ave doing the heavy lifting for weekly shops, plus a handful of other options scattered along Jerome Ave and Woodycrest Ave. The mix leans toward your basic needs — produce, proteins, dry goods — without a ton of specialty or gourmet options. If you're hunting for something specific beyond the basics, you might need to venture a few stops down the B or D train. It's solid for day-to-day, but nothing you'd write home about.
Coffee Shops1 place
Highbridge's coffee scene is thin — think corner-table quick fixes rather than third-wave linger spots. Paradise Cafe on Ogden Avenue offers a sit-down option, but the broader stretch leans utilitarian. Locals needing more variety often cross into neighboring Jerome Avenue corridors or hop the 4 train south toward Fordham Road, where the options multiply.
Things to Do3 places
Highbridge keeps things straightforward for families looking to get out — there is a movie theater, a community music program at a local venue, and outdoor basketball courts for pickup games. The lineup leans athletic and active rather than enrichment-heavy, which works if your kids are into sports or just need space to move. It's a thin bench compared to more family-dense neighborhoods, but what's here covers the basics without requiring a trek across the borough.
Daycare & informal care4 places
Highbridge offers a solid mix of Pre-K options through the public schools — P.S. 011, P.S. 073, and P.S. 126 all run Universal Pre-K, plus there's a dedicated Pre-K center on Ogden Avenue. Daycare options are thinner on the ground, with a handful of smaller operations scattered around the neighborhood. For a community with relatively low family density, the Pre-K bench is actually decent, though morning drop-off logistics will depend on which side of the neighborhood you're on.
Family Resources5 places
High Bridge Library on West 168th Street is the anchor — story hours, homework help, computer access, all the basics a family needs. The playground situation is actually pretty solid for a small neighborhood: Bridge Playground near University Avenue, Merriam and Nelson scattered through the middle blocks, and Ogden Plimpton covering the western edge. For an area where most families rent, these free public spaces are the real backbone of daily life.
Healthcare11 places
Healthcare in Highbridge is anchored by a few solid institutions — BronxCare Ogden Family Medical and Dental at 1067 Ogden anchors the north end, while Bronx Medical and Wellness, Columbus Center for Medical Rehabilitation, and Samaritan Health Service University cover the neighborhood's core. Pediatric options are thin, with just a handful of practices clustered mainly near the BronxCare campus. Urgent care is sparse and dedicated pediatric dentists are essentially absent from the area — families typically look to neighboring Mount Eden or Longwood for those needs.
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Best schools in Highbridge
Schools in Highbridge
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Early education in Highbridge
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- GARDEN OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY PRE-K CENTER AT 1434 OGDEN AVENUE
- Highbridge Advisory Council DCC (Nelson Avenue)
- Highbridge Advisory Council Doris East Stone Day Care
- Highbridge Advisory Council Early Childhood Center #3
- P.S. 011 Highbridge
- P.S. 073 Bronx
- P.S. 126 DR MARJORIE H DUNBAR
- SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Highbridge a good neighborhood for families?
- Highbridge scores 33/100 for families on Motley — toward the lower end 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 Highbridge for families?
- None of Highbridge's Family Fit scores ranks in the top 40% of NYC's residential neighborhoods. What to weigh: more reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident, and weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them. 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 Highbridge safe?
- Highbridge scores 5/100 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 Highbridge?
- Highbridge has 7 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 9/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Highbridge?
- Middle school: families in Highbridge apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 9's 34 middle school programs admit by method: 16 unscreened, 10 charter lottery, 6 screened and 2 zoned. 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 Highbridge affordable?
- Highbridge scores 44/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Highbridge in?
- Highbridge is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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