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Tremont features affordable housing and diverse communities along the bustling East Tremont Avenue commercial corridor. The 2/5 trains and proximity to the Bronx Zoo serve residents.
Tremont features affordable housing and diverse communities along the bustling East Tremont Avenue commercial corridor. The 2/5 trains and proximity to the Bronx Zoo serve residents.
Did you know?
Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life in a tiny cottage on East Kingsbridge Road in Tremont, where he wrote "Annabel Lee" — the cottage is now a museum.
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Housing cost
$451 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromTremont
- ToNear Bryant Park
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Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe76/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
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- Safety3/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Schools11/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
- Transit28/100
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 Tremont fit your family?
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Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools23 schools
Tremont packs real diversity into its school options — zoned public schools sit alongside charter networks and a handful of private alternatives. Eagle Academy for Young Men and J.H.S. 118 William W. Niles anchor the public side with established presences, while the charter scene includes options like Bronx Charter School for Excellence. Several schools cluster around Crotona Park and Prospect Avenue, which keeps options walkable despite the tight inventory. It's a neighborhood where families sort through genuine variety without traveling far.
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Parks & Playgrounds8 places
Tremont packs a surprising number of playgrounds into its blocks — Belmont Playground and Stop & Go Playground anchor the north side, while Bathgate Playground serves the southern end well. Tremont Park itself offers two dedicated play areas, giving the neighborhood real variety in scale and setting. Tree canopy is hit or miss depending on which block you're on, but there's enough green here to keep little ones moving.
7 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Crotona Park · ~9 min walk (0.3 mi)
Transportation24 stops
Getting around Tremont means living on the bus — there's no subway stop in the neighborhood itself, so you're reliant on a dense network of routes running along East Tremont Avenue, Southern Boulevard, and 3rd Avenue. The Bx40 and Bx42 are the workhorses here, and they connect to the 2/5 line at 241st Street, which is your best bet for a reasonably fast Manhattan commute. For a neighborhood this far east in the Bronx, it's a bit of a trek to the train — the transfer at Fordham Road is part of the routine, but the bus frequency makes it manageable.
Restaurants31 places
Tremont's restaurant scene is quintessentially working-class Bronx — a deep bench of pizza shops and delis along East Tremont Avenue, with affordable Caribbean and Latin spots threaded throughout. You'll find the usual fast-food anchors (McDonald's, Subway, Papa John's) but the real character comes from the small, independently-owned places: family-run Latin kitchens, no-frills Chinese takeout, and a handful of soul food and seafood spots. It's not destination dining, but there's solid variety for everyday meals — and the price points match the neighborhood.
Groceries4 places
Grocery options along E Tremont Ave are thin — a handful of independent markets and delis dot the commercial strips, but there's no major chain supermarket anchoring the block for the weekly shop. You'll likely be making smaller, more frequent trips rather than one big haul, and a car opens up options significantly if you're able to venture a bit farther out.
Coffee Shops3 places
Tremont keeps it simple on the coffee front — two Dunkin' locations along the main drags handle most of the morning needs, with a sit-down option on East Tremont for those wanting to linger. It's a thin selection compared to more cafe-dense Bronx pockets, but what exists covers the basics. Don't expect a third-wave laptop scene here.
Things to Do3 places
The options here skew toward community-center programming — there's a dance outfit and a youth center both operating out of the Mary Mitchell complex on Mapes Avenue, plus a playground on Belmont. It's a thin but genuine bench for families looking to get kids moving without heading to another Bronx neighborhood. Don't expect a packed activity corridor, but what's here is locally rooted and accessible.
Daycare & informal care3 places
Tremont runs a deep bench of Pre-K — fourteen sites scattered across the neighborhood, most of them tied to the public school system, which means universal Pre-K is the backbone here. Private daycares are thinner on the ground, just a handful of options scattered around Bathgate and Crotona Park. For families landing a Pre-K seat, the morning drop-off situation is pretty manageable since the sites are woven through the residential blocks rather than concentrated in one corner. If you're looking for a private daycare track, the pickings are slimmer and you may need to cast a slightly wider net.
Family Resources12 places
Tremont holds it down with a single but solid public anchor — the Tremont Library on Washington Avenue is the neighborhood's main civic hub, and honestly, one library for the whole area is thin but what's there is well-used. The recreation scene is where things get interesting: Admiral Farragut Playground, Belmont Playground, and Quarry Ballfields give families a decent spread of play options across the neighborhood. Seasonal farmers markets pop up along East Tremont, but year-round community programming is sparse — neighbors often look to neighboring areas for broader resources.
Healthcare17 places
Tremont has a surprisingly strong hospital presence — SBH Health System, St. Barnabas, and Union Community Health Center anchor a cluster of facilities along Arthur Avenue and Third Avenue that covers serious medical needs well. The pediatric and dental landscape tells a different story though. With only a couple of pediatric options and a single urgent care spot serving the whole neighborhood, outpatient care is stretched. Families will likely need to venture beyond Tremont's borders or book ahead for routine pediatric and dental visits.
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Best schools in Tremont
Schools in Tremont
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- Bronx Charter School for Excellence 5
- Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School
- Eagle Academy for Young Men
- Frederick Douglass Academy V. Middle School
- I.S. X318 Math, Science & Technology Through Arts
- J.H.S. 118 William W. Niles
- Kappa III
- KIDS-CENTRIC, INC. NORA FEURY
- KIPP Freedom Charter School
- M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
- P.S. 023 The New Children's School
- P.S. 044 David C. Farragut
- P.S. 057 Crescent
- P.S. 058
- P.S. 059 The Community School of Technology
- P.S. 211
- P.S. 3 Raul Julia Micro Society
- P.S. 595
- Providing Urban Learners Success In Education High School
- SUNSHINE DEV-SHARON BAPT HS BATHGATE
- The School of Science and Applied Learning
- VOL OF AMER - BRONX EARLY LEARNI CTR
- Zeta Charter School – Tremont Park
Early education in Tremont
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- Bronx Day Care Center Inc.
- Children's Aid At P.S. 211
- East Tremont Child Care And Development Center
- GARDEN OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY PRE-K CENTER AT 1880 BATHGATE AVENUE
- Help III
- P.S. 023 The New Children's School
- P.S. 044 David C. Farragut
- P.S. 057 Crescent
- P.S. 058
- P.S. 059 The Community School of Technology
- P.S. 211
- P.S. 3 Raul Julia Micro Society
- P.S. 595
- Salvation Army - Tremont
- THE SALVATION ARMY BRONX TREMONT CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER
- The School of Science and Applied Learning
- Zeta Charter School – Tremont Park
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tremont a good neighborhood for families?
- Tremont scores 37/100 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 Tremont for families?
- For families, Tremont 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 Tremont safe?
- Tremont scores 3/100 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 Tremont?
- Tremont has 23 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 11/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Tremont?
- Middle school: families in Tremont 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. District 12's 18 middle school programs admit by method: 12 unscreened and 6 charter lottery. 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 Tremont affordable?
- Tremont scores 50/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Tremont in?
- Tremont is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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