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Mount Eden-Claremont (West), Bronx

Mount Eden-Claremont (West)

At A Glance

Mount Eden-Claremont West sits near the Grand Concourse with affordable housing and improving community resources. The 4/B/D trains provide Midtown access.

Did you know?

Mount Eden takes its name from a 19th-century estate — the "mount" is one of the Bronx's highest natural elevations.

Neighborhood Stats

22
Schools
4
Parks
2
Subway
38
Dining
9
Groceries
5
Coffee

Who’s your neighbor?

$45KMedian Income
28%Under 18
16%College+
4%Own Their Home

Housing cost

Avg Rent
NAper month
Avg Sale Price
NAmedian sale

Family scores

48
/100
Family Fit
How well the area suits families overall.
1
/100
Safety
Local crime and street-safety signals.
26
/100
Schools
Quality and choice of nearby schools.
31
/100
Affordability
Cost of living — higher is more affordable.
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95
/100
Family-Friendly Vibe
How many families with kids live nearby.
70
/100
Neighborhood Character
Settled, long-term residents and housing.
84
/100
Transit
Subway and bus access for getting around.
46
/100
Air & Water
Air quality and environmental health.
29
/100
Things to Do
Restaurants, shops, and activities nearby.
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Living here

4 playgrounds within a 10-min walkNearest large park: Claremont Park · ~7 min walk (0.3 mi)

Mount Eden and Claremont share a solid bench of playgrounds — Goble Playground on the west end, Grant Park near the commercial strip, and Plimpton Playground holding it down for the Jerome Avenue blocks. It's not a neighborhood defined by one marquee park, but the four playgrounds here are well-distributed and get consistent use. Tree canopy varies block to block, so some feel shadier than others — a honest spread without any real gaps.

Schools & early education

Mount Eden and Claremont pack a deep bench of public options alongside a few charters and one private school. The East 172 Street campus anchors several zoned and specialized schools including the Bronx High School for Medical Science and Bronx High School of Business, while P.S. 199X — The Shakespeare School adds a distinctive program to the mix. With the majority of schools publicly governed, families get real variety without having to leave the neighborhood.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Eden-Claremont (West) a good neighborhood for families?
Mount Eden-Claremont (West) scores 48/100 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 Mount Eden-Claremont (West) safe?
Mount Eden-Claremont (West) scores 1/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
How are the schools in Mount Eden-Claremont (West)?
Mount Eden-Claremont (West) has 22 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 26/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
Is Mount Eden-Claremont (West) affordable?
Mount Eden-Claremont (West) scores 31/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
Which borough is Mount Eden-Claremont (West) in?
Mount Eden-Claremont (West) is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.

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