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Longwood features affordable housing and strong community organizations in the South Bronx. The 2/5/6 trains and improving Hunts Point corridor serve a diverse population.
Longwood features affordable housing and strong community organizations in the South Bronx. The 2/5/6 trains and improving Hunts Point corridor serve a diverse population.
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Longwood's Hoe Avenue was named after the Hoe family, whose printing press company supplied most of America's newspapers in the 19th century.
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Housing cost
$205 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromLongwood
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe78/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
To weigh
- Safety7/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Schools19/100
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 Longwood 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
Schools20 schools
Longwood has a dense roster of public schools — 20 zoned and specialty options clustered across a handful of blocks, plus five charter schools that add some governance variety to the mix. P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt and P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova anchor the elementary layer, while M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz covers middle school. A few schools carry thematic focus — Bronx Latin, Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, School of Performing Arts — though the data here is about what's available, not how they perform.
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Parks & Playgrounds10 places
Longwood delivers on outdoor space — there's a deep bench of playgrounds scattered throughout the blocks, from the well-tended Al Quiñones Playground on one end to Dawson Playground further south. Fox Park and Longfellow Playground anchor the interior, giving most blocks a short walk to somewhere for kids to run. It's not manicured parkland, but the quantity here means residents are rarely more than a few blocks from a play structure.
5 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Crotona Park · ~24 min walk (0.9 mi)
Transportation45 stops
Longwood delivers solid Bronx-to-Manhattan connectivity through a deep bench of subway options. The 6 train dominates the local footprint — E 149 St, Longwood Av, and Whitlock Av all put you on a direct line to Midtown without a transfer. For the 2 or 5, head to Simpson St or Intervale Av on the southern edge. Bus coverage is dense along Prospect Ave, Southern Blvd, and E 163rd St, giving you redundancy when the trains aren't cooperating.
Restaurants49 places
Longwood's restaurant scene is all about no-nonsense neighborhood eats — a deep bench of fried chicken spots (the Kennedy and Crown locations pop up on repeat), solid Chinese takeout counters, and a strong Latin presence from Dominican bakeries to Puerto Rican kitchens. You'll find a handful of pizza-by-the-slice joints, a few corner delis doing hot meals, and the usual fast-food suspects along Southern Blvd. It's not a destination for date night, but if you need a hot meal after work or a Sunday bakery run, you're covered.
Groceries10 places
Longwood's grocery scene runs strong along the Southern Blvd and Westchester Ave corridor, where you've got a solid mix of independent markets and a couple of chains worth knowing. Key Food on Westchester and CTown on Southern both anchor the area for the weekly shop — nothing fancy, but reliable and budget-friendly. A few more independents fill in the gaps, plus the Hunts Point Farmers Market brings fresh options a few days a week. You're likely driving or hopping the bus to stock up, but the basics are walkable.
Coffee Shops5 places
Longwood's coffee scene is thin but Dunkin' has a strong presence on the main drags — three locations along Westchester Ave and Southern Blvd handle the morning rush reliably. Beyond that, it's mostly counter-service situations at local spots rather than the third-wave laptop-and-latte setups you'd find in more affluent nabes. If you're hunting for a pour-over or a comfortable spot to camp out with a notebook, you'll need to head elsewhere in the Bronx.
Things to Do7 places
Longwood's activity scene is heavily tilted toward martial arts — there's a deep bench of dojos and training centers here, particularly along Prospect Avenue where several have clustered. Beyond the striking (literally), there's a Police Athletic League location for general sports, a design studio offering enrichment classes, and a children's retail spot that families sometimes loop into outings. It's a lean list overall, but what's here leans heavy on discipline and physical activity.
Daycare & informal care5 places
Longwood gives families with Pre-K-aged kids a decent starting point — eleven Pre-K sites are scattered throughout the neighborhood, with several DOE elementary schools offering universal pre-K alongside a handful of charter options. Daycare options are thinner at around five private operations, ranging from established centers to smaller home-based setups. The Pre-K landscape here is more established than some nearby Bronx pockets, though morning drop-off still demands some strategic timing around traffic on the main drags.
Family Resources12 places
Longwood's recreation scene is surprisingly solid for a neighborhood with low family density — there's a deep bench of playgrounds scattered through the blocks, from Al Quiñones Playground on Kelly Street to Longfellow Playground and the popular Field Of Dreams Court on Southern Boulevard. The La Familia Verde farmers market adds a nice weekend anchor on Southern Boulevard. That said, the category is thin in other ways: there's no public library in the immediate footprint, and community centers are sparse, so families looking for indoor anchors may need to look toward neighboring Hunt's Point or the Bronx Library Center.
Healthcare23 places
Longwood's healthcare scene is anchored by solid community health centers — Urban Health Plan on Southern Boulevard and the Community Healthcare Network on Westchester Avenue are the anchors that most families end up using. There's a small but workable group of pediatricians serving the area, plus a handful of school-based health centers that come in handy for routine checks. The gap here is real, though: there's only one urgent care spot (CityMD on Southern) and just a couple of dental options. Families needing specialized care or after-hours attention often venture to neighboring areas.
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Best schools in Longwood
Schools in Longwood
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- Accion Academy
- ALC - PAL Longwood
- Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
- Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School
- Bronx Latin
- Bronx Regional High School
- Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
- Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx
- Longwood Preparatory Academy
- M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
- Metropolitan High School, The
- New Visions A.I.M. Charter High School II
- P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova
- P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt
- P.S. 150 Charles James Fox
- P.S. 75 School of Research and Discovery
- Pharos Academy Charter School
- School of Performing Arts
- South Bronx Classical Charter School
- The Longwood Academy of Discovery
Early education in Longwood
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- CULTIVATING HEARTS AND MINDS PRE-K CENTER AT 1224 PROSPECT AVENUE
- DEMOCRACY PREPARATORY ENDURANCE CHARTER SCHOOL
- Intervale (Center #2)
- New Visions A.I.M. Charter High School II
- Nycelc - Intervale
- P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova
- P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt
- P.S. 150 CHARLES JAMES FOX
- P.S. 75 School of Research and Discovery
- Prospect Early Childhood Center
- PROSPECT FAMILY RESIDENCE
- The Longwood Academy of Discovery
- Trabajamos Community Head Start
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Longwood a good neighborhood for families?
- Longwood scores 41/100 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 Longwood for families?
- For families, Longwood 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 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 Longwood safe?
- Longwood scores 7/100 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 Longwood?
- Longwood has 20 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 19/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Longwood?
- Middle school: families in Longwood apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 8's 25 middle school programs admit by method: 14 unscreened, 7 charter lottery, 2 screened and 2 zoned. District 12's 18 middle school programs admit by method: 12 unscreened and 6 charter lottery. 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 Longwood affordable?
- Longwood scores 46/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Longwood in?
- Longwood is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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