Parkchester
Learn about Parkchester
Parkchester is a beautiful, affordable neighborhood located South of the Bronx that thrives with diversity. The rich and diverse culture in Parkchester is reflected through their shops and restaurants. Transportation in this area is easily accessible with the 6 train line running through the whole Parkchester. There is a 43rd Precinct police station directly in the center of the neighborhood. Choose Parkchester as your Bronx Neighborhood today!
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
| RATING* | SCHOOL NAME | GRADES | SCHOOL TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P.s. 105 Sen Abraham Bernstein School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Linden Tree Elementary School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 2 | P.s. 106 Parkchester School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 2 | P.s./M.s. 11X498 - Van Nest Academy | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 4 | The Stem Bridge School | Kindergarten - 5th Grade | Public |
| 2 | P.s/M.s. 194 Bronx | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 3 | P.s. 083 Donald Hertz School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 5 | Bronx Charter School For Excellence 1 K-8 | Kindergarten - 4th Grade | Public |
| 5 | Icahn Charter School 2 | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 4 | Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 Elementary | Kindergarten - 4th Grade | Public |
| 2 | J.h.s 127 Castle Hill | 6th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Bronx High School For The Visual Arts | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | St Raymond Elementary School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | Santa Maria School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | St Raymond Academy For Girls | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | St Raymond High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | St Helena School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
- East / West Boundaries: Hudson River to Long Island Sound
- North / South Boundaries: Lake Mohegan to Yonkers
A beautiful, affordable neighborhood
Median home value — Bronx, NY
What’s Bronx, NY like?
- Population
- 58,417
- Median HH income
- $37K
- Owner-occupied
- 11.0%
- Median commute
- 44 min
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community demographic and housing records, July 2026.
HOME VALUES — DISTRIBUTION
What homes are worth in Bronx, NY
- With mortgage
- 63.7%
- 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 | 4.4% |
| $10K–$14K | 1.0% |
| $15K–$19K | 0% |
| $20K–$24K | 0% |
| $25K–$29K | 0% |
| $30K–$34K | 0% |
| $35K–$39K | 0% |
| $40K–$49K | 0.2% |
| $50K–$59K | 0% |
| $60K–$69K | 0% |
| $70K–$79K | 0.3% |
| $80K–$89K | 0.2% |
| $90K–$99K | 0.8% |
| $100K–$124K | 2.1% |
| $125K–$149K | 0.5% |
| $150K–$174K | 4.5% |
| $175K–$199K | 3.3% |
| $200K–$249K | 5.4% |
| $250K–$299K | 0% |
| $300K–$399K | 4.4% |
| $400K–$499K | 10.0% |
| $500K–$749K | 35.3% |
| $750K–$999K | 21.1% |
| $1M+ | 6.4% |
CLIMATE — ANNUAL
Climate curve, Bronx, NY
- Coolest — Jan
- 32°
- Warmest — Jul
- 76°
- Annual avg
- 54°
- Annual precip
- 47.7"
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° | 3.9" |
| 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° | 4.2" |
| October | 57° | 3.6" |
| November | 46° | 4.1" |
| December | 36° | 3.8" |
COMMUTE — MODE SHARE
Median one-way commute
Most commuters here public transit — 63.3% of the workforce, with a typical one-way trip of 44 min.
- Public transit
- 63.3%
- Drove alone
- 17.5%
- Worked from home
- 7.8%
- Walked
- 5.0%
- Carpooled
- 4.7%
- Other
- 0.9%
- Bicycle
- 0.8%
- Motorcycle
- 0.1%
- No vehicle
- 71.4%
- Median vehicles
- 0.7
- 2+ vehicles
- 4.9%
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 | 63.3% |
| Drove alone | 17.5% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% |
| Walked | 5.0% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.9% |
| Bicycle | 0.8% |
| Motorcycle | 0.1% |
| Travel time | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 8.9% |
| 15–29 min | 17.2% |
| 30–59 min | 38.6% |
| 60–89 min | 25.1% |
| 90+ min | 10.1% |
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
- 82
- B−
-
Median home value $575K against a $150K–$2.5M market band.
- Climate Comfort
- 65
- D
-
54°F average, 55% possible sunshine.
- Commute Ease
- 14
- F
-
44-min median commute; 8% 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 | 82 | B− | Median home value $575K against a $150K–$2.5M market band. |
| Climate Comfort | 65 | D | 54°F average, 55% possible sunshine. |
| Commute Ease | 14 | F | 44-min median commute; 8% work from home. |
| Growth Trajectory | 56 | F | Population projected to change +4.5% over 5 years. |
