Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle Hill a good place to live?
Castle Hill is a good place to live, receiving 3.4 stars from its residents. Castle Hill is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Castle Hill is an urban core neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Castle Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 31.8 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $59,514 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Castle Hill are renters, with 75.4% of residents renting and 24.6% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Castle Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Castle Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Castle Hill, NY a safe neighborhood?
Castle Hill, NY is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Castle Hill?
The median home price in Castle Hill is $679,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $135,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,540 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $152K a year to afford the median home price in Castle Hill. The average household income in Castle Hill is $60K.
What are the best public schools in Castle Hill?
The best public schools that serve Castle Hill are:
- Gotham Collaborative High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Bronx Compass High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Bronx Bridges High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
What are the best private schools in Castle Hill?
The best private schools that serve Castle Hill are:
- Villa Maria Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Preston High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- St Raymond Academy For Girls has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Castle Hill, Bronx, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Castle Hill, Bronx, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Castle Hill, Bronx, NY are Clason Point, Unionport, Soundview, Throgs Neck-Edgewater Park and Schuylerville.
