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Williamsbridge-Olinville in the northeast Bronx offers affordable housing and a suburban feel. The 2/5 trains connect to Manhattan.
Williamsbridge-Olinville in the northeast Bronx offers affordable housing and a suburban feel. The 2/5 trains connect to Manhattan.
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Williamsbridge got its name from a wooden bridge built by farmer John Williams over the Bronx River in the 1670s.
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Housing cost
$353 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromWilliamsbridge-Olinville
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Trade-offs
Stands out
- Affordability70/100
Lower costs than most
To weigh
- Transit11/100
Longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers
- Safety14/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
- Schools24/100
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 Williamsbridge-Olinville 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
Schools22 schools
Williamsbridge-Olinville leans heavily public — 23 of the 31 schools here are district or city-run, with another five private and three charter options scattered around. The big hub is 800 East Gun Hill Road, where you'll find Bronx Lab School, Bronx Aerospace High School, and several other zoned high schools sharing campus space. For elementary kids, there's P.S. 021 Philip H. Sheridan on East 225th Street and P.S. 041 Gun Hill Road in Olinville. A few specialized options like the Lavelle School for the Blind add some diversity to the mix.
Browse all early-ed in this neighborhoodLiving here
Parks & Playgrounds6 places
Williamsbridge-Olinville punches above its weight for playground access — there are six scattered throughout the area, giving kids and parents options without too much walking. Agnes Haywood Playground and Gun Hill Playground tend to see the most foot traffic, while Magenta Playground and Olinville Playground offer quieter alternatives along Bronx River Parkway. It's a solid bench of basic play equipment, though you'd travel to Pelham Bay or Van Cortlandt for more expansive green space. The tradeoff works for families who just need a place to let kids run.
1 playground within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Bronx Park · ~13 min walk (0.5 mi)
Transportation33 stops
Williamsbridge-Olinville lives and dies by the 2/5 train — four stops (219th St, 225th St, Burke Av, and Gun Hill Rd) serve the area, and for commuters heading to Manhattan, that line is your lifeline. The bus network fills in nicely along the major north-south corridors like Bronxwood Av and White Plains Rd, plus East Gun Hill Rd and Boston Rd getting you east-west. It's not the most connected corner of the Bronx, but the subway access is reliable and the bus routes cover the bases most families need.
Restaurants67 places
Williamsbridge-Olinville delivers a deep bench of Caribbean and West Indian eats — think roti shops, jerk spots, and Golden Krust locations lining White Plains Road alongside Latin favorites like El Bandido and El Meson. The corridor also holds steady with a few Italian pizzerias and soul food options, plus the usual fast-food suspects. It's not a destination dining scene, but for everyday takeout and low-key family meals, this stretch covers the bases without much stretching required.
Groceries11 places
White Plains Road is the main grocery artery here, with a solid lineup of Fine Fare, Foodtown, Food Universe, and Western Beef clustered along it — enough options for the weekly shop without needing to venture far. Ethnic markets add real value: Laconia Fish Market has been a neighborhood staple for fresh catches, and Mommy's Jamaican Market covers Caribbean essentials. It's not fancy, but the mix covers most bases. For a bigger shop, families often head elsewhere.
Coffee Shops4 places
Williamsbridge-Olinville's coffee scene runs thin — just a handful of spots to grab your morning fix or settle in for an afternoon laptop session. A single Dunkin' anchors the area on East Gun Hill Road, delivering the reliable grab-and-go setup you'd expect. The other options lean casual and counter-service, more about a quick fuel-up than a third-wave cafe hangout. Don't come here hunting for a cluster of laptop-friendly spots with artisan roasts; it's a functional, no-frills landscape.
Things to Do9 places
Williamsbridge-Olinville keeps things practical for families — the offerings lean toward tutoring and academic enrichment alongside a handful of athletics. There are a few youth programs focused on leadership and football/cheer, plus a dance studio and a martial arts spot for structured activity. Outdoor options include a playground and a track. It's a modest selection — not overwhelming, but enough to find a fit depending on what your kids are into. Nothing fancy, just the basics covered.
Daycare & informal care4 places
Williamsbridge-Olinville has a solid spread of early childhood options, with Pre-K sites outnumbering traditional daycares — good news if you're chasing a 3K or UPK seat. The cluster runs along White Plains Road and the surrounding side streets, so drop-off routes depend a lot on which side of the neighborhood you're on. It's not a childcare desert, but spaces fill fast and waitlists are common. If you need weekday full-time care, expect to get on those lists a bit early.
Family Resources5 places
Williamsbridge-Olinville keeps kids entertained with a solid lineup of playgrounds — Agnes Haywood, Gun Hill, and Magenta are reliable spots for weekend energy burns. The White Plains Road Farmers Market at Williamsbridge Square adds a weekly grocery ritual that draws the neighborhood together. Libraries and community centers are thinner here than in neighboring Bronx pockets, but what's here serves families well.
Healthcare11 places
Healthcare in Williamsbridge-Olinville leans heavily on its hospital network — Evander Childs Campus and the Gunhill Health Center anchor the area, with several dialysis and treatment facilities along White Plains Road. Pediatric care is thin, with just a single option at Montefiore Medical Group. Urgent care is a gap entirely — families without a pediatrician network will likely need to head elsewhere. Dental coverage is modest but real, with a couple of practices clustered on White Plains Road. For everything beyond routine, the borough's larger facilities are the backup.
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Best schools in Williamsbridge-Olinville
Schools in Williamsbridge-Olinville
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- Academy for Scholarship and Entrepreneurship: A College Board School
- Bronx Academy of Health Careers
- Bronx Aerospace High School
- Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3
- Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
- Bronx Lab School
- CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- Evander Childs Evening H.S.
- GARVEY SCHOOL
- High School for Contemporary Arts
- High School of Computers and Technology
- KIDS-CENTRIC, INC. NATLY ESNARD
- LAVELLE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
- Leaders of Tomorrow
- LEARNING TREE PREP SCHOOL
- New World High School
- North Bronx School of Empowerment
- P.S. 021 Philip H. Sheridan
- P.S. 041 Gun Hill Road
- Success Academy Charter School - NYC 5
- Success Academy Charter School - NYC 6
- The Bronxwood Preparatory Academy
Early education in Williamsbridge-Olinville
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- All Seasons A&C Day Care, LLC
- ALL SEASONS A&C DAYCARE
- Bronx High School for Writing and Communication Arts
- CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- GARVEY SCHOOL
- LAVELLE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
- LEARNING TREE PREP SCHOOL
- LITTLE GIANTS 3K CENTER
- Lois Campbell & Yates Day Care LLC
- Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
- North Bronx Ncnw Cdc
- Nycelc - White Plains 2
- Our Lady of Grace School
- Regent School
- ROSE HILL EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMIES AT 3560 WEBSTER AVENUE
- Susan Wagner Victory
- SUSAN WAGNER VICTORY DAY CARE CENTER - NBDCC
- WILLIAMSBRIDGE NAACP E.C.E.C. INC
- Williamsbridge Naacp Early Childhood Education Center
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Williamsbridge-Olinville a good neighborhood for families?
- Williamsbridge-Olinville scores 40/100 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 Williamsbridge-Olinville for families?
- For families, Williamsbridge-Olinville stands out for lower costs than most. What to weigh: longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers; 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 Williamsbridge-Olinville safe?
- Williamsbridge-Olinville scores 14/100 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 Williamsbridge-Olinville?
- Williamsbridge-Olinville has 22 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 24/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Williamsbridge-Olinville?
- Middle school: families in Williamsbridge-Olinville apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 11's 44 middle school programs admit by method: 22 unscreened, 10 zoned, 8 charter lottery and 4 screened. 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 Williamsbridge-Olinville affordable?
- Williamsbridge-Olinville scores 70/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Williamsbridge-Olinville in?
- Williamsbridge-Olinville is a neighborhood in Bronx, New York City.
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