Is Kingsbridge Safe? Bronx Livability, Crime & Rent
Kingsbridge is a transit-connected, tree-filled neighborhood with solid practical infrastructure (6.7 composite score), best for commuters and families who prioritize green space over quietness.
Kingsbridge at a glance
- Borough
- Bronx
- Livability score
- 6.7/10
- Borough rank
- #3 of 23
- Safety verdict
- Higher Than Average
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 3,767
- Median listing
- $0
- Subway stations
- 4 (Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, 238 St, 231 St)
- Active listings
- 11
- Data updated
- 2026-04-05
Is Kingsbridge Safe?
Kingsbridge, Bronx scores 6.7/10 for overall livability, ranking #3 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods. Kingsbridge is a transit-connected, tree-filled neighborhood with solid practical infrastructure (6.7 composite score), best for commuters and families who prioritize green space over quietness.
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 Kingsbridge address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
Kingsbridge is a densely treed neighborhood where you'll walk under a canopy averaging 76 trees per 200-meter stretch—some of the greenest blocks in the Bronx. You're surrounded by mid-rise residential buildings (91% of the stock) anchored by Van Cortlandt Park nearby and smaller playgrounds like Bailey, Marble Hill, and Cooney Grauer Field scattered within a short walk (average 127 meters). Transit access is straightforward: you've got the 1 train at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, plus the 1 at 238 St and 231 St, making commute times competitive for the borough. The neighborhood carries real street activity—it ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety-related incident density in the Bronx—and that translates to higher noise and police presence, especially along Broadway's commercial spine.
Analysis based on 11 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
76 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
Washington's Walk
Avg 127m away | Score: 3/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
9/10
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).
In line with the Bronx median — typical city stimulus with typical restorative access.
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
6.5/10
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
76
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Washington's Walk
- Park
- Bailey Playground
- Marble Hill Playground
- Cooney Grauer Field
Avg distance: 127m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who Kingsbridge Is For
Commuters prioritizing transit speed
Commute score of 6.5 (above borough median of 5) with three 1-train stops and direct subway access. You'll get reliable service to Midtown and Downtown without the transfer hassle.
Families seeking green space and playgrounds
Outdoor score of 6 paired with 76 average trees per block and five named parks within easy reach. Kids have multiple play options; you'll have shade on most residential blocks.
Practical, no-frills renters
Practical score of 9 (highest metric in the neighborhood, far above borough median of 4) signals solid grocery, services, and day-to-day infrastructure. Broadway offers shopping; you won't struggle with basics.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Exceptional tree coverage and canopy density
Average 76 trees within 200m; canopy density 9.5/10—among the greenest blocks in the borough
Strong commute access for the Bronx
Commute score 6.5 vs. borough median 5.0; three 1-train stops (Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, 238 St, 231 St) and Marble Hill-225 St alternative
High-functioning neighborhood services
Practical score of 9—the neighborhood's strongest metric—indicating reliable access to groceries, transit, and essential services
Multiple parks and playgrounds within walking distance
Five parks including Van Cortlandt Park and Bailey Playground average just 127m away; consistent recreational access
Trade-offs
High noise complaint volume
8,715 noise complaints recorded—'Very High' category. Expect street noise, especially on commercial strips
Rising crime trend
Crime increased 165.4% over 12 months. While safety percentile is 82nd in borough, the direction is worsening, not stable
Moderate financial and investment outlook
Financial score 5.0 (below borough median 6.5) and Investment score 5.0 (at borough median). Limited price data; signals caution on appreciation potential
High-activity street environment
Safety verdict 'high-activity' at 82nd percentile means elevated police activity, foot traffic, and incident density—not a quiet neighborhood
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Search an Address in KingsbridgeFrequently Asked Questions about Kingsbridge
1Is Kingsbridge safe?
By NYPD data, Kingsbridge is rated "Higher Than Average" — safer than 44% of Bronx neighborhoods. 3,767 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 Kingsbridge?
Rents in Kingsbridge, 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 Kingsbridge?
Kingsbridge has a commute score of 6.5/10. 4 subway stations serve the area: Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, 238 St, 231 St.
4What are the best streets in Kingsbridge?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is Kingsbridge known for?
Kingsbridge sits in Bronx and ranks #3 of 23 Bronx neighborhoods on DwellCheck's livability score (6.7/10). It's served by 4 subway stations (Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, 238 St, 231 St), with a median listing price of $0. Kingsbridge is a transit-connected, tree-filled neighborhood with solid practical infrastructure (6.7 composite score), best for commuters and families who prioritize green space over quietness.
6What is it like to live in Kingsbridge?
Living in Kingsbridge, 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). Kingsbridge's composite is 6.7/10. Kingsbridge is a transit-connected, tree-filled neighborhood with solid practical infrastructure (6.7 composite score), best for commuters and families who prioritize green space over quietness. For the block-by-block view, run any specific Kingsbridge address through DwellCheck.
7Is Kingsbridge expensive?
Median listing price in Kingsbridge, Bronx is $0 based on 11 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 Kingsbridge can run 20-40% below the median; check DHCR rent history for any specific address to verify.
8Can you walk around Kingsbridge at night?
Kingsbridge is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 5 shooting incidents and 3,767 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 Kingsbridge dangerous?
By NYPD data, Kingsbridge is rated "Higher Than Average" — safer than 44% of Bronx neighborhoods. 3,767 crime incidents over 12 months. Block-level risk varies; check the address-level safety score for any specific street or building.
10What parts of Kingsbridge 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 Kingsbridge a good place to live?
Kingsbridge scores 6.7/10 for overall livability and ranks in the 44th percentile for safety in Bronx. Kingsbridge is a transit-connected, tree-filled neighborhood with solid practical infrastructure (6.7 composite score), best for commuters and families who prioritize green space over quietness. 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 is the average DwellScore in Kingsbridge?
Median composite score is 6.7 (interquartile range 6.3–7.1). Practical infrastructure leads at 9.0; Financial and Investment both lag at 5.0. Commute (6.5) and Outdoor (6.0) are above borough medians.
13How green is this neighborhood?
You'll find an average of 76 trees per 200-meter radius with a canopy density of 9.5/10—well above typical urban coverage. Van Cortlandt Park, plus five smaller playgrounds within 127 meters, ensure consistent green access.
14Is Kingsbridge a quiet place to live?
No. The neighborhood logged 8,715 noise complaints (Very High category) and ranks 82nd percentile in borough for safety-incident density. You're in a high-activity area with significant street presence and police activity.
15What's the crime trend in Kingsbridge?
Total recorded crimes in the last 12 months: 2,787. Crime is trending worse, not better: +165.4% increase over the period. Rodent complaints are low (195), but noise and incident volume are substantial.
16What transit options do I have?
Three 1-train stops serve the neighborhood: Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, 238 St, and 231 St. Marble Hill-225 St (1) offers a fourth access point. Commute score of 6.5 reflects this above-median connectivity for the Bronx.
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