The Bronx
City in New York, United States
Overview
The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, known for its cultural traditions, iconic institutions like the Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium, and lively, diverse neighborhoods. Visitors find a blend of green spaces, dynamic street culture, and excellent food, especially in its famous Little Italy. Despite its urban edge, the Bronx offers family-friendly activities, artistic enclaves, and plenty of hidden gems.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
1,472,654
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.85°, -73.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,610
Local Cost
$2,470
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
98
English
100
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
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
45
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGA
Distance
8 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 91/100.