Bronx borough, New York
Bronx borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bronx borough is a geographic entity located in Bronx County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,404,779. The land area covers 42.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,404,779 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 534,100 | ±1,505 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 559,415 | ±647 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 534,100 | ±1,505 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25,315 | ±1,376 |
| Median Home Value | $529,500 | ±$11,185 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,458 | ±$16 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,676 | ±$895 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,421 | ±$432 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.8% | ±0.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 382,447 | ±8,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 565,665 | ±4,654 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.8% | ±0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HEMPSTEAD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | UNIONDALE, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BRONX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
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Psychiatric | City address association | 1500 WATERS PLACE, BRONX, NY, 10461 |
(718) 931-0600
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Metropolitan Learning Institute
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College Vocational | 8.3 mi away | 97-77 Queens Blvd, 9th Floor, Rego Park, NY, 11374 |
7188970482
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REGO PARK
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 91-41 63RD DRIVE, REGO PARK, NY, 11374 |
(718) 459-5140
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BRONX VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 130 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, BRONX, NY, 10468 |
(718) 584-9000
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St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
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College | 8.3 mi away | 97-77 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY, 11374 |
7183570500
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KEW GARDENS HILLS
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 72-33 VLEIGH PLACE, FLUSHING, NY, 11367 |
(718) 261-6654
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BRONXCARE HOSPITAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1276 FULTON AVENUE, BRONX, NY, 10456 |
(212) 588-7000
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Rabbinical Seminary of America
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College | 8.9 mi away | 76-01 147th St, Flushing, NY, 11367 |
7182684700
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MASPETH
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 69-70 GRAND AVENUE, MASPETH, NY, 11378 |
(718) 639-5228
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JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1400 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH, BRONX, NY, 10461 |
(718) 918-5000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BRONX, NY US, located 0.8 miles from Bronx borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7° | 27.3° | 33.5° | 3.74" | — |
| February | 42.6° | 28.7° | 35.6° | 3.19" | — |
| March | 50.3° | 34.6° | 42.4° | 4.37" | — |
| April | 61.4° | 44.4° | 52.9° | 3.95" | — |
| May | 72.3° | 54.6° | 63.4° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 64.3° | 72.6° | 4.55" | — |
| July | 86.1° | 70.6° | 78.3° | 4.37" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 69.1° | 76.6° | 4.82" | — |
| September | 77.1° | 62.1° | 69.6° | 4.55" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 50.7° | 58.2° | 4.13" | — |
| November | 54.1° | 41.3° | 47.7° | 3.45" | — |
| December | 44.8° | 33.1° | 38.9° | 4.67" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Manor village | Village | 3.9 mi | — |
| Mount Vernon city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Pelham village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Englewood Cliffs borough | Borough | 5.4 mi | — |
| Fort Lee borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
| Kings Point village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3600508510. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.