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Diverse community that’s home to Montefiore Medical Center and green space
Norwood may not sound familiar, but this diverse, residential section in north central Bronx - and adjacent to the Westchester suburbs - is home to the world-renowned Montefiore Medical Center Campus. As a result, some hospital employees, including doctors, nurses and hospital administrators, live here, according to Geoff Weiss, a licensed associate real estate broker with Compass.
The neighborhood surrounds historic Williamsbridge Oval Park, while also being surrounded on three sides by Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Park and Bronx Park, with the famed New York Botanical Gardens just beyond.
Aaron Kass, a licensed real estate agent who works with Weiss, adds that the Bronx has more green space than all the other boroughs.
And while Norwood might be the end of the D and 4 lines, there’s also a MetroNorth station, making this lower-priced neighborhood readily accessible.
Mosholu Parkway stretches for about 2 miles in Norwood.
The world-renowned Montefiore Medical Center is in Norwood.
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Lower-than-average-priced co-ops
About 95 percent of residents rent, and streets are dense with mid-rise apartment buildings and brick rowhomes. There are a limited number of multifamily homes and co-ops, but these include well-preserved pre-war styles like The Lenru co-op, an example of Jacobethan Revival dating back to 1928. Homes stay on the market for about 128 days compared to the national average of 42, and prices have also dropped since last year, with a $152,500 median price.
Properties along Mosholu Parkway and near Williamsbridge Oval benefit from a park-like feel, where residents take children to play and ride bikes.
Basic two-bedrooms in a pre-war co-op list for under $200,000, but a multifamily home near Montefiore jumps up to $800,000. Prices generally span from $97,000 for a studio co-op to $741,000 for a rowhome.
Colonial row homes are nestled between large apartment buildings in Norwood.
East Gunhill Road has a mix of large apartment buildings and local businesses in Norwood.
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Local multicultural businesses and food cooperative
Longtime local businesses line Jerome Avenue, Gun Hill Road and Bainbridge Avenue, offering a mix of nail salons, barber shops, delis, fast food chains, casual multi-ethnic restaurants and halal grocers.
Those in the know head to tiny Mexicana Deli Grocery to pick up Mexican food staples and grab authentic, inexpensive meals that are made to order. FoodTown and Fine Fare are supermarket options, but those with a car can find additional options in Yonkers, just to the north.
Residents also have the Norwood CSA Food Cooperative for fresh veggies along with the year-round Norwood Farmstand. The latter’s operated by GrowNYC, which provides fresh produce to underserved communities.
Meanwhile, Webster Avenue is a developing stretch that includes a newer Crunch Fitness.
Residents of the Norwood community visiting the many shops and restaurants in the neighborhood.
Mexicana Deli Grocery is a local favorite for the Norwood community.
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Community outreach from the city and Montefiore
The city holds a number of events in Norwood throughout the year, and neighborhood families turn out for the annual Spring Egg Hunt and Halloween party in Williamsbridge Oval.
The modernist Mosholu Library notably provides a free after-school program for ages six through 12, while Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is a comprehensive community resource, from offering day camps and childcare centers to rec programs and a senior center.
Cristian Garden Flower Shop sells a variety of decorative items and fresh flowers in Norwood.
Local soccer team having a practice in the park on a gorgeous day in the Norwood neighborhood.
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Strong options for high school
P.S./M.S. 280 Mosholu Parkway is a main option for kindergarten through eighth grade, which Niche rates a B minus. P.S. 56 is another neighborhood option for kindergarten through fifth grade; Great Schools gives it a three out of 10. Students can finish at B-rated DeWitt Clinton High School, featuring a 97 percent graduation rate and tracks ranging from music production to health and hydroponics. For the lucky few admitted, the prestigious Bronx High School of Science is just on the other side of the Mosholu Parkway.
PS56 Norwood Heights has been nurturing young minds with many engaging programs in Norwood.
Ps Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway serves young students in Norwood.
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A neighborhood surrounded by parks
Williamsbridge Oval Park is the community’s heart, where neighbors gather for holiday events, let their dogs loose in the dog run and play a round of pickleball. There are also playgrounds, sports fields, a splash pad and running track. Families and fitness enthusiasts also take advantage of Mosholu Parkway, a scenic three-mile path between New York Botanical Garden to the south and Van Cortlandt Park to the north, although it runs along a busy road.
Van Cortlandt Park, the city’s third largest, connects with Mosholu Parkway and includes two golf courses. For more outdoor space, Bronx Park skirts the southern part and is best known for the Bronx Zoo.
On a beautiful day in the Norwood community, Williamsbridge Oval is absolutely the place to be.
Van Cortlandt Park in Norwood is New York City's third largest park.
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Two subway lines and Metro North
Norwood is the end - and beginning - of the D and 4 lines, which makes it easy to get a seat, especially considering it can take almost an hour to reach Midtown. For a faster Midtown commute, Metro-North stops at the Williams Bridge station on the Harlem line. For homes that are further from the train, local and express buses are numerous, while drivers can hop on the Bronx River Parkway to connect to the rest of the city and the Westchester suburbs.
New York City commuters board the 4 train in Norwood, with convenient express service.
Residents of Norwood can catch the line 4 of the subway at the Mosholu Pkwy station.
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Above-average crime
According to the CAP index, crime rates hover above the national average for sexual assault, assault with a weapon and robbery.
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Parks in this Area
Reservoir Oval Park
Israel Ostroff Plaza Chochoo Train Park
Playground
Williamsbridge Oval Park
Mosholu Park
Williamsbridge Reservoir Oval
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
23 min drive
Subway
Mosholu Parkway
Subway
205 Street-Norwood
Bus
Webster Av & E Mosholu Py N
Bus
E Gun Hill Rd & Tryon Av
Bus
Bainbridge Av & E Mosholu Py N
Bus
Jerome Ave & E Gun Hill Rd
Bus
E Mosholu Py N & Van Cortlandt Av E
Bus
Bainbridge Av & E Gun Hill Rd
Bus
Bainbridge Av & E 206 St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Norwood
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Norwood, Bronx sell after 119 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Norwood, Bronx over the last 12 months is $266,280, up 38% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
40,152
Median Age
36
Population Density
125 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,949
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,439
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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