Population 56,287 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fordham
Household size in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.09 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.13 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Fordham average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 3.09 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.6 | 34.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 35.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.7 | 36.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.7, Fordham is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 28.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 27.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 26.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Fordham: 28.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Bronx neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 30.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fordham
Renters in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 79.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 80.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 80.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 79.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fordham rent: 96.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 63.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Bronx neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Fordham: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Bronx. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fordham is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1940 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $952 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,098 | $1,077 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,260 | $1,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,562 | $1,512 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$561 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fordham pays $1,562 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $601 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fordham
Bachelor's degrees in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 17.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 17.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 19.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 22.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fordham: 14.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Fordham has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Bronx neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.2% | 68.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 69.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.1% | 72.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.2% | 75.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Fordham never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fordham
| Period | Fordham | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fordham runs well above the national rate: 13.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fordham compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham | 2.67 | 33.7 | 28.1% | 96.6% | 5.7% | 1951 | $1,562 | 14.4% | 70.2% | 13.1% |
| Belmont | 2.51 | 31.5 | 23.8% | 97.7% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,394 | 16.7% | 67.4% | 19.6% |
| University Heights | 2.74 | 36.4 | 22.6% | 90.1% | 4.3% | 1949 | $1,505 | 18.8% | 72.8% | 10.5% |
| Tremont | 2.68 | 33.5 | 29.4% | 95.9% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,425 | 14.8% | 70.2% | 14.0% |
| Bedford Park | 2.55 | 37.5 | 20.5% | 90.3% | 7.1% | 1945 | $1,567 | 24.0% | 75.6% | 10.1% |
| Morris Heights | 2.66 | 35.1 | 25.7% | 95.0% | 2.4% | 1959 | $1,333 | 12.0% | 69.1% | 13.5% |
| Inwood | 2.69 | 39.9 | 15.7% | 89.0% | 8.8% | 1942 | $1,607 | 34.6% | 77.2% | 9.3% |
| Kings Bridge | 2.42 | 39.1 | 21.8% | 76.8% | 6.4% | 1950 | $1,692 | 31.6% | 81.3% | 10.6% |
| Bronxdale | 2.58 | 36.0 | 20.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% | 1940 | $1,747 | 26.3% | 79.5% | 6.8% |
| Williamsbridge | 2.52 | 38.3 | 19.3% | 78.1% | 8.1% | 1952 | $1,431 | 22.0% | 76.8% | 10.6% |
| Spuyten Duyvil | 2.10 | 52.5 | 6.7% | 39.4% | 5.4% | 1959 | $2,238 | 64.4% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fordham. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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