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Morris Heights

City in New York, United States

Overview

Morris Heights is a historic, residential neighborhood in the western Bronx, New York City. Known for its diverse community and proximity to the Harlem River, it offers a mix of classic apartment buildings and local shops, maintaining a true New York urban character. Public transit enables quick access to Manhattan and neighboring Bronx districts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.85°, -73.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,785
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-23.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1236 mm
Internet Speed
378 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
102
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
11
Parks
76
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1393.0
Airport
LGA
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 167 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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