Baychester/Co-op City
Learn about Baychester/Co-op City
Baychester is a neighborhood located in the South Bronx. Living in Baychester gives residents an urban city feeling with close knit community ties. Baychester residents are young, professional, liberals, many of whom have relocated from all parts of the world to make The Bronx their home. Co-Op City, the world’s largest Cooperative is stationed in Baychester; Residents of this community can enjoy nearby attractions such as Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park and the world famous seafood of City Island. Baychester’s public schools are above average, providing families with cost effective and superb education choices. A great perk of the Baychester neighborhood is its accessible public transportation, the Manhattan express bus allows commuters to enter the city in under an hour! The serene open vistas and water views in Baychester are a bragging point for residents. Many apartments have balconies for residents and their visitors to enjoy outdoor grilling and social gatherings. The townhomes are very generous in size and offer upper-level 3 bedroom duplexes. Bay Plaza sits in the heart of Baychester and is easily accessible via public transportation, the mall features lots of clothing options for all age groups along with popular dining chains and a large movie theater complex. Choose Baychester as your Bronx Neighborhood today!
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
| RATING* | SCHOOL NAME | GRADES | SCHOOL TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P.s. 178 Dr. Selman Waksman School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | P.s. 160 Walt Disney School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Cornerstone Academy For Social Action | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| N/A | P.s. 596X | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 4 | P.s 153 Helen Keller School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 3 | I.s. 181 Pablo Casals School | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | M.s. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams School | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Cornerstone Academy For Social Action Middle School | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 3 | Capital Preparatory Bronx Charter | 6th Grade - 7th Grade | Public |
| N/A | P.s. 723 Bronx | 5th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Equality Charter School | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Bronx Health Sciences High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Harry S Truman High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Garvey School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Private/Charter |
- East / West Boundaries: Hudson River to Long Island Sound
- North / South Boundaries: Lake Mohegan to Yonkers
Median home value — Bronx, NY
What’s Bronx, NY like?
- Population
- 68,417
- Median HH income
- $84K
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Median commute
- 43 min
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community demographic and housing records, July 2026.
HOME VALUES — DISTRIBUTION
What homes are worth in Bronx, NY
- With mortgage
- 64.8%
- Bands reported
- 24 / 24
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community housing records, July 2026. Bars show the share of owner-occupied homes in each value band.
| Value range | Share of owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|
| Under $10K | 1.0% |
| $10K–$14K | 0% |
| $15K–$19K | 0% |
| $20K–$24K | 0.0% |
| $25K–$29K | 0% |
| $30K–$34K | 0.2% |
| $35K–$39K | 0% |
| $40K–$49K | 0.8% |
| $50K–$59K | 0.3% |
| $60K–$69K | 0.3% |
| $70K–$79K | 0.6% |
| $80K–$89K | 0.5% |
| $90K–$99K | 0% |
| $100K–$124K | 0.3% |
| $125K–$149K | 0.2% |
| $150K–$174K | 0.3% |
| $175K–$199K | 0.3% |
| $200K–$249K | 1.2% |
| $250K–$299K | 0.7% |
| $300K–$399K | 3.8% |
| $400K–$499K | 10.6% |
| $500K–$749K | 57.8% |
| $750K–$999K | 19.6% |
| $1M+ | 1.6% |
CLIMATE — ANNUAL
Climate curve, Bronx, NY
- Coolest — Jan
- 32°
- Warmest — Jul
- 75°
- Annual avg
- 54°
- Annual precip
- 48.1"
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community climate normals, July 2026. “Comfortable days” is an illustrative heuristic — the monthly comfort-temperature midpoint weighted against a modest precipitation penalty — not a scientific index.
| Month | Comfort temp | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 4.0" |
| February | 33° | 3.0" |
| March | 41° | 4.2" |
| April | 51° | 4.1" |
| May | 61° | 4.5" |
| June | 70° | 3.8" |
| July | 75° | 4.5" |
| August | 74° | 4.2" |
| September | 67° | 4.3" |
| October | 56° | 3.7" |
| November | 46° | 4.1" |
| December | 36° | 3.8" |
COMMUTE — MODE SHARE
Median one-way commute
Most commuters here public transit — 42.8% of the workforce, with a typical one-way trip of 43 min.
- Public transit
- 42.8%
- Drove alone
- 37.8%
- Carpooled
- 7.5%
- Worked from home
- 5.7%
- Walked
- 4.5%
- Other
- 1.7%
- Bicycle
- 0.0%
- Motorcycle
- 0.0%
- No vehicle
- 35.7%
- Median vehicles
- 1.4
- 2+ vehicles
- 20.5%
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community transportation profile, July 2026. Mode share reflects the primary means of transportation to work among workers 16 and older; figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
| Mode | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Public transit | 42.8% |
| Drove alone | 37.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% |
| Walked | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.7% |
| Bicycle | 0.0% |
| Motorcycle | 0.0% |
| Travel time | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 9.4% |
| 15–29 min | 23.5% |
| 30–59 min | 33.3% |
| 60–89 min | 23.4% |
| 90+ min | 10.3% |
AREA SIGNALS — SCORECARD
54/ 100
Overall grade — Bronx, NY
Overall composite score 54 of 100, grade F.An illustrative composite across 4 categories built from ATTOM community-profile data for Bronx, NY — a visual read, not a certified score.
- Affordability
- 80
- C+
-
Median home value $626K against a $150K–$2.5M market band.
- Climate Comfort
- 65
- D
-
54°F average, 55% possible sunshine.
- Commute Ease
- 15
- F
-
43-min median commute; 6% work from home.
- Growth Trajectory
- 56
- F
-
Population projected to change +4.5% over 5 years.
Illustrative grades normalized against typical market bands — not a licensed scoring methodology. Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community profile, July 2026 vintage. Index fields: 100 = national average.
| Category | Score | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | F | Illustrative composite across 4 categories. |
| Affordability | 80 | C+ | Median home value $626K against a $150K–$2.5M market band. |
| Climate Comfort | 65 | D | 54°F average, 55% possible sunshine. |
| Commute Ease | 15 | F | 43-min median commute; 6% work from home. |
| Growth Trajectory | 56 | F | Population projected to change +4.5% over 5 years. |
