Westchester Square is a historic village center in the east Bronx with local retail and the 6 train. Affordable housing and proximity to Pelham Bay Park serve families.
Westchester Square is a historic village center in the east Bronx with local retail and the 6 train. Affordable housing and proximity to Pelham Bay Park serve families.
Did you know?
Westchester Square was the original seat of government for the Town of Westchester, founded in 1654 — the village green layout is still visible in the modern street pattern.
Neighborhood Stats
Who’s your neighbor?
Housing cost
Family scores
Show 5 moreShow fewer
What families should know
Personalize
Get an agentic neighborhood analysis — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilyLiving here
Westchester Square keeps its park offerings lean — you've really got just one solid option in The Pearly Gates, a playground that's been a neighborhood fixture for years. It's a decent spot for families who live nearby, but you won't find a deep bench of parks here. The trade-off is that you're not far from larger green spaces in neighboring areas if you're willing to hop a few blocks north.
Schools & early education
Westchester Square serves families with a clean split between public and private options. P.S. X012 Lewis and Clark and P.S./M.S. 194 anchor the zoned public side, while Life Skills Preschool adds an early childhood private option nearby. The Howard Haber Center through NYSARC supports students with developmental needs. It's a modest roster but covers the basics from preschool through middle school.
Compare with nearby neighborhoods
Best schools in Westchester Square
Schools in Westchester Square4
Early education in Westchester Square2
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Westchester Square a good neighborhood for families?
- Westchester Square scores 54/100 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 Westchester Square safe?
- Westchester Square scores 33/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Westchester Square?
- Westchester Square has 4 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 73/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is Westchester Square affordable?
- Westchester Square scores 48/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is Westchester Square in?
- Westchester Square is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
Want personalized insights for your family?
Sign in to get an agentic neighborhood analysis — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.