Fordham
Learn about Fordham
Fordham is a well known area of the Bronx with a population size of about 70,000. The area is filled with famously known buildings and amenities, such as the Bronx Zoo, Fordham University, and the Botanical Gardens. Fordham is also one of New York’s most prominent shopping districts, that allows for a lot of activities and events within the community. With everything to do in Fordham, the transportation offers a massive variety of options to travel and commute. The residents that live in this neighborhood are working class families that enjoy the multiple of options offered. Choose Fordham as your Bronx Neighborhood today!
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
| RATING* | SCHOOL NAME | GRADES | SCHOOL TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ps 209 | Preschool - 2Nd Grade | Public |
| 1 | P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| N/A | P.s 85 Great Expectations School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Ps Is 54 | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Ps 32 Belmont | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling School | Kindergarten - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | P.s 205 Fiorello Laquardi | Kindergarten - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Ps 8 Issac Varian | Kindergarten - 5th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Thomas C. Giordano Middle School 45 | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 1 | I.s. 254 | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 1 | West Bronx Academy For The Future | 6th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 4 | Jonas Bronck Academy | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Belmont Preparatory High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Fordham High School For The Arts | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Bronx High School Law And Community Services | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Knowledge, Power Preparatory Academy Inter High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Bronx Academy For Software Engineering (Base) | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | High School For Energy And Technology | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Fordham Leadership Academy For Business & Technology | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
- 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
- 78,650
- Median HH income
- $37K
- Owner-occupied
- 5.0%
- Median commute
- 42 min
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community demographic and housing records, July 2026.
HOME VALUES — DISTRIBUTION
What homes are worth in Bronx, NY
- With mortgage
- 56.6%
- 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 | 7.0% |
| $10K–$14K | 0.2% |
| $15K–$19K | 0.1% |
| $20K–$24K | 0.2% |
| $25K–$29K | 0.2% |
| $30K–$34K | 0.2% |
| $35K–$39K | 0.2% |
| $40K–$49K | 4.4% |
| $50K–$59K | 2.8% |
| $60K–$69K | 1.3% |
| $70K–$79K | 0.2% |
| $80K–$89K | 1.2% |
| $90K–$99K | 0.2% |
| $100K–$124K | 0.1% |
| $125K–$149K | 2.7% |
| $150K–$174K | 1.0% |
| $175K–$199K | 4.0% |
| $200K–$249K | 2.7% |
| $250K–$299K | 5.0% |
| $300K–$399K | 7.4% |
| $400K–$499K | 5.6% |
| $500K–$749K | 15.8% |
| $750K–$999K | 22.5% |
| $1M+ | 15.2% |
CLIMATE — ANNUAL
Climate curve, Bronx, NY
- Coolest — Jan
- 32°
- Warmest — Jul
- 76°
- 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 | 76° | 4.5" |
| August | 74° | 4.2" |
| September | 67° | 4.3" |
| October | 57° | 3.7" |
| November | 46° | 4.1" |
| December | 36° | 3.8" |
COMMUTE — MODE SHARE
Median one-way commute
Most commuters here public transit — 65.1% of the workforce, with a typical one-way trip of 42 min.
- Public transit
- 65.1%
- Drove alone
- 13.4%
- Worked from home
- 9.6%
- Walked
- 7.3%
- Carpooled
- 3.9%
- Other
- 0.4%
- Bicycle
- 0.4%
- Motorcycle
- 0.0%
- No vehicle
- 76.3%
- Median vehicles
- 0.6
- 2+ vehicles
- 3.6%
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 | 65.1% |
| Drove alone | 13.4% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% |
| Walked | 7.3% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.4% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% |
| Motorcycle | 0.0% |
| Travel time | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 6.5% |
| 15–29 min | 17.3% |
| 30–59 min | 46.8% |
| 60–89 min | 21.4% |
| 90+ min | 8.0% |
AREA SIGNALS — SCORECARD
56/ 100
Overall grade — Bronx, NY
Overall composite score 56 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
- 82
- B−
-
Median home value $582K against a $150K–$2.5M market band.
- Climate Comfort
- 65
- D
-
54°F average, 55% possible sunshine.
- Commute Ease
- 19
- F
-
42-min median commute; 10% 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 | 56 | F | Illustrative composite across 4 categories. |
| Affordability | 82 | B− | Median home value $582K against a $150K–$2.5M market band. |
| Climate Comfort | 65 | D | 54°F average, 55% possible sunshine. |
| Commute Ease | 19 | F | 42-min median commute; 10% work from home. |
| Growth Trajectory | 56 | F | Population projected to change +4.5% over 5 years. |
