New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to The Bronx, NY
$329,000Median listing price
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About The Bronx
The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough and the only one on the mainland. It is the city's most affordable borough and its greenest in terms of parkland, anchored by Pelham Bay Park — the largest park in New York City.
Home prices in The Bronx
The median listing price in The Bronx is $329,000.
Top places in The Bronx
- Yankee Stadium — home of the New York Yankees (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bronx Zoo — the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. (Asia Gate shown in the Commons photo below).
- New York Botanical Garden — 250 acres of gardens and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
- Pelham Bay Park / Orchard Beach — NYC's largest park, with Orchard Beach on Long Island Sound (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Arthur Avenue — the Bronx's ".
- Grand Concourse Historic District — Art Deco apartment boulevard (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Wave Hill — public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson in Riverdale.
- City Island — small nautical village with seafood restaurants in the Long Island Sound.
Commuting from The Bronx
- Subway: the 4/5/6 (Lexington Avenue lines), D/B (Grand Concourse line), 1 (Broadway–7th Avenue), and 2 lines serve the Bronx.
- Metro-North Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven lines stop in the Bronx (Fordham, Morris Heights, University Heights, Botanical Garden, Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, Tremont, Melrose).
- Approximate times to Midtown Manhattan: roughly 20–25 minutes by Metro-North from Fordham; roughly 30–45 minutes by subway from most Bronx stations (approximate; varies by line and station).
- Express buses (BxM routes) run from Riverdale, Pelham Bay, and other neighborhoods to Midtown.
Schools in The Bronx
Public schools: New York City Department of Education. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
The Bronx FAQs
- What is the housing market like in The Bronx, NY?
The median listing price in The Bronx is $329,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from The Bronx, NY?
Subway: the 4/5/6 (Lexington Avenue lines), D/B (Grand Concourse line), 1 (Broadway–7th Avenue), and 2 lines serve the Bronx. - Which school district serves The Bronx, NY?
The Bronx is served by New York City Department of Education. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.