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Norwood offers affordable housing near the Botanical Garden and Lehman College. The B/D trains provide reliable transit to Manhattan.
Norwood offers affordable housing near the Botanical Garden and Lehman College. The B/D trains provide reliable transit to Manhattan.
Did you know?
The Mosholu Parkway was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as part of a grand boulevard system connecting Bronx parks — its tree-lined median is essentially a linear park.
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Housing cost
$215 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromNorwood
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe79/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
To weigh
- Safety12/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Schools18/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
- Transit33/100
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 Norwood 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
Schools11 schools
Walk Norwood's school scene and you'll find real variety — zoned public options like P.S. 056 Norwood Heights and the combined P.S./M.S. 280 Mosholu Parkway sit alongside Bronx Community Charter School and at least one private academy. The bulk of the roster is public, with elementary schools and early childhood centers clustered around Webster Avenue and the surrounding blocks. For a neighborhood with low family density, there's a decent bench of choices here.
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Parks & Playgrounds5 places
Norwood's playground scene clusters along two main corridors. Mosholu Parkway cuts through the neighborhood with Knox-Gates and Kossuth Playground providing the classic swing-and-slide setup. Over at Williamsbridge Oval, there's a mini pool and courts — a rarity in this part of the Bronx. For a low-density family area, there's actually a decent bench of options here, and the tree-lined paths make summer visits way more pleasant than in more exposed parts of the borough.
4 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Van Cortlandt Park · ~10 min walk (0.4 mi)
Transportation30 stops
Norwood punches above its weight for transit — the D train runs through Norwood-205 St, while the 4 stops at both Mosholu Pkwy and Woodlawn, giving you two separate downtown routes without much fuss. The bus web along Bainbridge, Jerome, and Webster avenues is dense, and East Gun Hill Road adds another layer. You're looking at a straightforward commute to Manhattan, though the D is usually the quicker bet during rush hour.
Restaurants57 places
Norwood's eating scene is built for convenience rather than ambition — a solid mix of delis and pizza spots line Jerome Avenue and Gun Hill Road, with Chinese takeout and a few Caribbean options scattered in between. There's a Chipotle for when you need something familiar, plus the usual fast food suspects. It's not destination dining, but grabbing a slice or a quick bite? That covered.
Groceries10 places
Norwood holds it down with a solid lineup for everyday groceries — Key Food on Jerome and Foodtown on 204th are the anchor chains, and Fine Fare pulls weight on Gun Hill Road. A handful of independents, including the Bengali and Mexican groceries along the same strip, add welcome variety to the standard fare. You're sorted for the weekly shop without a car, though anyone chasing Costco or bulk buys will need to head over to the Bronx River border.
Coffee Shops10 places
Norwood's coffee scene is a true mixed bag — you've got your steady chains holding it down on the main drags (a couple of Dunkin' locations and one Starbucks serve the reliable, predictable caffeine fix), but the real character comes from the handful of local cafes and bakeries scattered along Bainbridge and Jerome. It's not a third-wave destination by any stretch, but for a morning run or a low-key laptop afternoon, there's enough variety to find your spot without too much searching.
Things to Do6 places
Norwood keeps things low-key with a handful of family-friendly options that lean heavily toward enrichment and history. You've got a recreation center for active kids, a few cultural spots that give a real sense of the Bronx's past, and a music school for lessons or recitals. It's not a packed calendar — there's no major kids' gym or entertainment complex — but what's here is solid for families looking to mix learning with weekend activities without crossing borough lines.
Daycare & informal care3 places
Norwood offers a decent bench of early childhood options — eight Pre-K sites spread across the neighborhood alongside three group daycares. The landscape leans public, with Pre-K through the district schools dominating the mix, which is a real lifeline for working-class families. A few standalone daycares handle the younger toddler crowd or families needing full-day coverage beyond school hours. It's not sparse, but the popular sites fill up fast come fall — getting on waitlists early is the move.
Family Resources7 places
The Mosholu Library on East 205th Street is Norwood's main public anchor — a solid branch with programming that draws families and seniors alike. Beyond that, the neighborhood punches above its weight for fresh food access with half a dozen farmers markets scattered around Mosholu Parkway and East Gun Hill Road, including the JBOLC Garden Community Market and the Norwood Farmstand. It's not dense with civic buildings, but what Norwood has works hard for the community.
Healthcare34 places
Healthcare in Norwood is anchored by Montefiore Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital — two major Bronx institutions that cover the full spectrum from primary care to emergency services. The pediatric network runs deep, with nearly a dozen providers clustered around the Montefiore campus, including the dedicated Children's Hospital at Montefiore — a real plus for families. Urgent care is thinner, with just a couple of walk-in options like CityMD and mydoc for after-hours needs. Dental is modest but functional, with Montefiore's own dentistry department and a few private practices along the main corridors.
Compare with nearby neighborhoods
Best schools in Norwood
Schools in Norwood
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- Bedford Park Elementary School
- Bronx Community Charter School
- Bronx Dance Academy School
- CANARSIE CHILDREN FIRST ACADEMY
- J.H.S. 080 The Mosholu Parkway
- P.S. 056 Norwood Heights
- P.S. 094 Kings College School
- P.S. 168
- P.S./M.S. 280 Mosholu Parkway
- P469X - The Bronx School for Continuous Learners
- PS/MS 20 P.O.George J. Werdann, III
Early education in Norwood
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- BEDFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Bright Star Day Care At Rochambeau, Inc.
- BRIGHTSTAR DAYCARE AT ROCHAMBEAU INC.
- CANARSIE CHILDREN FIRST ACADEMY
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NORTHSIDE ANNEX
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF MOSHOLU MONTEFIORE CC
- FAITH CHILDREN FIRST ACADEMY
- Luminous Early Child Care Center Decatur
- Monsignor Boyle Head Start
- Mosholu Montefiore Community Center - Northside Annex
- MSGR. BOYLE HEAD START
- P.S. 168
- P469X - The Bronx School for Continuous Learners
- PS/MS 20 P.O.George J. Werdann, III
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Norwood a good neighborhood for families?
- Norwood scores 42/100 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 Norwood for families?
- For families, Norwood 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; weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them; 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 Norwood safe?
- Norwood scores 12/100 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 Norwood?
- Norwood has 11 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 18/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Norwood?
- Middle school: families in Norwood apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 10's 47 middle school programs admit by method: 15 unscreened, 14 screened, 13 zoned and 5 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 Norwood affordable?
- Norwood scores 44/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Norwood in?
- Norwood is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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