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Bronxville, New York

Introduction to Bronxville, New York

Bronxville, New York, in Westchester county, is 1 miles N of Mount Vernon, New York (center to center) and 15 miles NE of New York, New York. There are an estimated 6,543 people who live in the village.

Bronxville History

The community of Bronxville was named after the borough, which was named after John or Jonas Bronck. Bronxville is in Westchester County which belonged to the Native American Indian tribe, Algonquin Lenape. The earliest Europeans to explore this region were Giovanni da Verrazzano and Henry Hudson, in 1524 and 1609 respectively. English settlers arrived in the 1640s, and the County of Westchester was founded in 1683.

Bronxville and Nearby Attractions

  • Belskie Museum of Art and Science
  • Abyssinian Baptist Church
  • Bronx Park
  • Bartlett Arboretum
  • Belmont Park race track
  • Blue Mountain

Things To Do In Bronxville

The African American Museum, the American Family Immigration History Center, and the American Folk Art Museum are museums near Bronxville. Historic sites in the area include the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Morris-Jumel Mansion, and the Apollo Theater. Opportunities for recreation can be found at Battery Park, Bethpage State Park, and Overpeck County Park. Other popular attractions near Bronxville are Belmont Park race track, Central Park Zoo, and Bartlett Arboretum.

Bronxville Transportation

Newark International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Bronxville Higher Education

Concordia College Bronxville and Sarah Lawrence College are local colleges. Nearby colleges include College of New Rochelle and CUNY - Lehman College.

High Points

Bronxville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBronxville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBronxville Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBronxville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBronxville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBronxville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBronxville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBronxville Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Bronxville Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bronxville Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bronxville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bronxville, NY

Comparing Bronxville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108

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