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Bronx, NY
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Bronx profile


Living in Bronx



Bronx is a very large coastal borough (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 1,472,654 people and 361 constituent neighborhoods, Bronx is the fourth largest community in New York. Bronx has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic boroughs in the country.

Bronx home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Bronx real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Bronx is a popular destination for single career-starters. One thing that you will notice when you are out and about town is that there is a large population of people who are young, single, educated, and upwardly-mobile career starters out at restaurants, listening to live music, and enjoying other activities. They are a real visible part of the culture of Bronx. This makes Bronx a good place to live for young professionals. With so many people in this demographic, Bronx presents many opportunities for single professionals to enjoy themselves, socialize, and to create lasting relationships.

Bronx is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Bronx, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 41.75 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit. In addition, the borough is also quite pedestrian-friendly, because many neighborhoods are very dense and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot.

One of the benefits of being a big city like Bronx is having a public transportation system, but in Bronx the transit system is the mode of choice for lots of people getting to and from work every day. You will find many people using the subway for their daily commute, even though other transportation options exist. If you ask these commuters, many will tell you that not having to drive in the snarl of big city traffic is one of main reasons for leaving the car at home, or even not owning a car at all. With so many people taking the subway Bronx benefits from a reduction in air pollution and traffic.

The education level of Bronx citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.94% of adults 25 and older in Bronx have a college degree.

The per capita income in Bronx in 2018 was $23,862, which is low income relative to New York, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $95,448 for a family of four. However, Bronx contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Bronx is an extremely ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Bronx home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Bronx, accounting for 56.15% of the borough’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Bronx residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Bronx include Jamaican, Italian, African, Irish, and Ghanian.

In addition, Bronx has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (34.20%).

The most common language spoken in Bronx is Spanish. Other important languages spoken here include English and African languages.