Pelham Bay
Learn about Pelham Bay
Pelham Bay is a beautiful neighborhood located in the East side of the Bronx. There are about 15,000 residents living in the area. Even though the population is quite large, Pelham Bay is one of the calmest neighborhoods compared to the rest of the Bronx due to its beautiful landscape. The neighborhood is extremely safe and has a police station directly in the middle of it. Many of the residents living here own houses and condos and have been here for generations. There are a variety of schools, health facilities, parks and great shopping centers. There are also lots of outdoor activities and restaurants that many take advantage of. Choose Pelham Bay as your Bronx Neighborhood today!
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
| RATING* | SCHOOL NAME | GRADES | SCHOOL TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | P.s 108 Philip J Abinanti School | Preschool - 5th Grade | Public |
| 4 | P.s. 071 Rose E. Scala School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 5 | Icahn Charter School 5 | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 3 | Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Kindergarten - 5th Grade | Public |
| 5 | Icahn Charter School 3 | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 5 | Icahn Charter School 4 | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| N/A | P.s. 721X Steven Mcsweeney School | Public | |
| N/A | P.s. X012 Lewis And Clark School | 6th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And Technology | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Pelham Lab High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Herbert H. Lehman High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Bronx River High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | E Monroe New Renaissance Basketball | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Westchester Square Academy | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Schuylerville Preparatory High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | St. Francis Xavier School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | St. Theresa School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | St. Clare School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | Our Saviour Lutheran School | 8th Grade - 12th Grade | Private/Charter |
| N/A | Greek American Institute Of New York | Preschool - 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
- 50,197
- Median HH income
- $70K
- Owner-occupied
- 32.7%
- Median commute
- 41 min
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community demographic and housing records, July 2026.
HOME VALUES — DISTRIBUTION
What homes are worth in Bronx, NY
- With mortgage
- 59.8%
- 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 | 0.7% |
| $10K–$14K | 0.4% |
| $15K–$19K | 0% |
| $20K–$24K | 1.6% |
| $25K–$29K | 0.9% |
| $30K–$34K | 0.8% |
| $35K–$39K | 0% |
| $40K–$49K | 0.2% |
| $50K–$59K | 0.5% |
| $60K–$69K | 0.6% |
| $70K–$79K | 0.0% |
| $80K–$89K | 0.0% |
| $90K–$99K | 0.5% |
| $100K–$124K | 0.6% |
| $125K–$149K | 0.4% |
| $150K–$174K | 2.2% |
| $175K–$199K | 0.7% |
| $200K–$249K | 0.3% |
| $250K–$299K | 1.4% |
| $300K–$399K | 3.1% |
| $400K–$499K | 8.5% |
| $500K–$749K | 50.2% |
| $750K–$999K | 17.7% |
| $1M+ | 8.9% |
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 | 47° | 4.1" |
| December | 36° | 3.8" |
COMMUTE — MODE SHARE
Median one-way commute
Most commuters here public transit — 43.9% of the workforce, with a typical one-way trip of 41 min.
- Public transit
- 43.9%
- Drove alone
- 32.6%
- Walked
- 8.4%
- Worked from home
- 7.0%
- Carpooled
- 6.1%
- Other
- 1.3%
- Bicycle
- 0.5%
- Motorcycle
- 0.3%
- No vehicle
- 39.5%
- Median vehicles
- 1.3
- 2+ vehicles
- 17.1%
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 | 43.9% |
| Drove alone | 32.6% |
| Walked | 8.4% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% |
| Other | 1.3% |
| Bicycle | 0.5% |
| Motorcycle | 0.3% |
| Travel time | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 12.9% |
| 15–29 min | 24.5% |
| 30–59 min | 28.4% |
| 60–89 min | 25.7% |
| 90+ min | 8.5% |
AREA SIGNALS — SCORECARD
55/ 100
Overall grade — Bronx, NY
Overall composite score 55 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 $630K against a $150K–$2.5M market band.
- Climate Comfort
- 65
- D
-
54°F average, 55% possible sunshine.
- Commute Ease
- 20
- F
-
41-min median commute; 7% 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 | 55 | F | Illustrative composite across 4 categories. |
| Affordability | 80 | C+ | Median home value $630K against a $150K–$2.5M market band. |
| Climate Comfort | 65 | D | 54°F average, 55% possible sunshine. |
| Commute Ease | 20 | F | 41-min median commute; 7% work from home. |
| Growth Trajectory | 56 | F | Population projected to change +4.5% over 5 years. |
