Is Hunts Point Safe? Bronx Livability, Crime & Rent
Hunts Point works if you value transit access and community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure at lower cost, not a polished residential product.
Hunts Point at a glance
- Borough
- Bronx
- Livability score
- 7.2/10
- Borough rank
- #1 of 23
- Safety verdict
- Higher Than Average
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 3,676
- Median listing
- $0
- Subway stations
- 6 (Whitlock Av, Hunts Point Av, Longwood Av)
- Active listings
- 420
- Data updated
- 2026-04-05
Is Hunts Point Safe?
Hunts Point, Bronx scores 7.2/10 for overall livability, ranking #1 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods. Hunts Point works if you value transit access and community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure at lower cost, not a polished residential product.
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific Hunts Point address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
Hunts Point isn't polished—it's purposeful. You're living in the South Bronx's industrial heart, where the world's largest food distribution center runs 24/7 and the Bronx River forms your eastern boundary. This is a neighborhood shaped by function: working waterfront, active rail lines, and the genuine infrastructure that feeds the region. But beneath that utilitarian surface sits a tight-knit community with a thriving arts ecosystem anchored by organizations like Rocking the Boat and the Point CDC, where creative culture thrives in the margins.
You'll experience Hunts Point as quiet residential blocks punctuated by industrial activity. The tree canopy is dense (9.5/10 density, 92 trees per 200m)—better than you'd expect for this land use mix. Parks cluster around the waterfront: Barretto Point, Hunts Point Riverside, and Concrete Plant Park average just 221 meters away, giving you actual green space access. Transit is reliable via the 6 train (three stops: Hunts Point Av, Whitlock Av, Longwood Av), with a commute score of 8.5/10. The tradeoff is straightforward: lower outdoor amenity variety (5.7/10) and a neighborhood still defined by what it produces rather than what it consumes.
Analysis based on 420 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
92 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 9.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Barretto Point Park
Avg 221m away | Score: 2.9/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
8/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
What is the ART Score?
ART stands for Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989) — the framework environmental psychologists use to measure whether a place helps your brain recover from mental fatigue, or pushes it deeper into overload. Cities deplete directed attention (the effortful focus you use at work); exposure to restorative environments replenishes it.
We compute an ART score for every block by combining four signals: access to restorative zones (parks, museums, libraries), sensory load (nightlife and tourist density), street vitality (Jane Jacobs’ “eyes on the street”), and third places (Oldenburg’s informal community spaces).
Meaningfully more restorative than the Bronx average — expect lower sensory load and better access to restorative zones than most of the borough.
What drives the score
- +Restorative zones. Museums, libraries, community gardens, and parks within walking distance. “Soft fascination” stimuli (clouds, tree branches, water) let directed attention recover without effort — the Kaplans’ core mechanism.
- −Sensory load. Bar and nightclub density (5+ within 150m), firehouse siren corridors, tourist chokepoints, and very high foot traffic push the score down by up to 8 points.
- +Street vitality (Jacobs, 1961). Permitted block parties, farmers markets, and community festivals over the past 12 months — a proxy for “eyes on the street” and the informal surveillance that makes blocks feel safe and maintained.
- +Third places (Oldenburg, 1989). Cafés, public plazas (POPS), community centers — the “anchors of community life” that buffer against social isolation. Loneliness has been linked to 29% higher incident coronary heart disease risk (Valtorta et al., 2016).
Health mechanism. Directed-attention fatigue (DAF) is linked to impaired decision-making, irritability, and elevated cortisol. A meta-analysis of 60+ studies (Ohly et al., 2016) found restorative environment exposure significantly improves attention-task performance (Hedges’ g ≈ 0.32) and reduces negative affect.
Theoretical foundations. Kaplan & Kaplan (1989), The Experience of Nature; Jacobs (1961), The Death and Life of Great American Cities; Oldenburg (1989), The Great Good Place.
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
8.5/10
Borough median: 5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
92
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Barretto Point Park
- Bill Rainey Park
- Julio Carballo Fields
- Joseph Rodman Drake Park & Enslaved African Burial Ground
- Rev J Polite Playground
Avg distance: 221m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who Hunts Point Is For
Transit-dependent professionals
Commute score of 8.5/10 with three 6 train stations makes this work if your job is accessible via subway. You're paying for connectivity, not neighborhood amenities.
Community-minded renters and buyers
The Point CDC and Rocking the Boat create real cultural infrastructure. You're joining an active neighborhood, not just occupying space.
Budget-conscious residents
Industrial neighborhoods mean lower rents. High practical score (9/10) reflects affordability and essential services density.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Exceptional transit access
Three 6 train stations (Hunts Point Av, Whitlock Av, Longwood Av) deliver 8.5/10 commute score. You can reliably reach Manhattan in 20-30 minutes.
Better tree coverage than industrial neighborhoods typically offer
9.5/10 canopy density with 92 trees per 200m—comparable to some residential neighborhoods, surprising for a waterfront industrial area.
Genuine arts and community infrastructure
Rocking the Boat, the Point CDC, and other grassroots organizations create programming, employment, and cultural activities. This isn't performative gentrification; it's existing community strength.
Waterfront park access within walking distance
Barretto Point Park, Hunts Point Riverside Park, and Concrete Plant Park average 221 meters away. You have legitimate outdoor options.
High practical score reflects affordability and density of essentials
9/10 practical score means grocery, pharmacy, transit, and services are accessible. Rent is lower than comparable neighborhoods with similar transit access.
Trade-offs
Industrial activity defines the neighborhood's character and rhythm
The Hunts Point Market operates 24/7. You'll hear trucks, forklifts, and distribution center activity. This isn't a quiet neighborhood.
Limited outdoor recreation diversity
5.7/10 outdoor score reflects waterfront parks clustered in one direction and limited variety in recreational amenities. No major playgrounds, sports facilities, or entertainment venues.
Industrial land use constrains retail and dining options
You're not getting a vibrant commercial strip. Food options cluster around market-adjacent vendors and bodega culture, not restaurants or shops.
Waterfront access is partial, not panoramic
The Bronx River runs alongside, but this is an active working waterfront—not a destination park with views and seating. Greenway access exists but is functional, not recreational.
Air and noise quality reflects industrial function
Truck traffic, distribution center operations, and rail activity mean this isn't a peaceful residential setting. Acceptable if you're transit-focused; problematic if you prioritize quiet.
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Search an Address in Hunts PointFrequently Asked Questions about Hunts Point
1Is Hunts Point safe?
By NYPD data, Hunts Point is rated "Higher Than Average" — safer than 44% of Bronx neighborhoods. 3,676 crime incidents and 5 shooting incidents over the past 12 months. See the safety page for the full breakdown.
2What is the average rent in Hunts Point?
Rents in Hunts Point, Bronx vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in Hunts Point?
Hunts Point has a commute score of 8.5/10. 6 subway stations serve the area: Whitlock Av, Hunts Point Av, Longwood Av.
4What are the best streets in Hunts Point?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is Hunts Point known for?
Hunts Point sits in Bronx and ranks #1 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods on DwellCheck's livability score (7.2/10). It's served by 6 subway stations (Whitlock Av, Hunts Point Av, Longwood Av), with a median listing price of $0. Hunts Point works if you value transit access and community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure at lower cost, not a polished residential product.
6What is it like to live in Hunts Point?
Living in Hunts Point, Bronx weights against six livability dimensions: practical (HPD-violation density), commute (subway proximity), arts/culture (venue density), outdoor (parks + trees), financial (price level), investment (price trend). Hunts Point's composite is 7.2/10. Hunts Point works if you value transit access and community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure at lower cost, not a polished residential product. For the block-by-block view, run any specific Hunts Point address through DwellCheck.
7Is Hunts Point expensive?
Median listing price in Hunts Point, Bronx is $0 based on 420 active listings as of 2026-04-05. Whether that reads "expensive" depends on the comparison: it's lower than Manhattan averages and varies considerably by building. Rent-stabilized units in Hunts Point can run 20-40% below the median; check DHCR rent history for any specific address to verify.
8Can you walk around Hunts Point at night?
Hunts Point is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 5 shooting incidents and 3,676 total crime incidents. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
9Is Hunts Point dangerous?
By NYPD data, Hunts Point is rated "Higher Than Average" — safer than 44% of Bronx neighborhoods. 3,676 crime incidents over 12 months. Block-level risk varies; check the address-level safety score for any specific street or building.
10What parts of Hunts Point should I avoid?
NYPD CompStat reports incidents at the precinct level, not block-by-block, so a granular "avoid this street" answer isn't possible from public data alone. The most reliable signal at the block level is DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which weights NYPD incidents within a 250m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across NYC: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
11Is Hunts Point a good place to live?
Hunts Point scores 7.2/10 for overall livability and ranks in the 44th percentile for safety in Bronx. Hunts Point works if you value transit access and community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure at lower cost, not a polished residential product. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers each prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality).
12What does the 7.2 composite score mean for me?
It reflects a trade: very strong commute (8.5) and practical scores (9/10—affordability, services access) offset by weak outdoor score (5.7/10—limited recreational variety). You're getting a functional neighborhood, not a lifestyle package.
13Why is the outdoor score only 5.7/10 when there are parks nearby?
14Which 6 train stop should I use for commuting?
Hunts Point Av, Whitlock Av, and Longwood Av are all local. Hunts Point Av is the primary station; Whitlock and Longong serve surrounding blocks. Pick based on your apartment location—all three are within the neighborhood.
15Is 92 trees per 200m actually good?
Yes. For context, many industrial neighborhoods have 40-60 trees per 200m. Your 92 with 9.5/10 canopy density suggests genuine tree density, likely from street plantings, greenway corridors, and park edges. It won't feel heavily wooded, but it's well-treed for an industrial area.
16What's the noise reality here?
The Hunts Point Market runs 24/7, meaning truck traffic peaks overnight and early morning. Trains run regularly. If you're sensitive to ambient industrial noise, test the location at different times before committing.
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