Population 68,409 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Highbridge
Household size in Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Highbridge sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 34.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 35.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Highbridge is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.2, in line with the national trend.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 27.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 26.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Highbridge (23.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Highbridge
Renters in Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 79.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 80.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 80.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 79.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Highbridge: 95.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (64.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.6% of homes in Highbridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Bronx neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Highbridge is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $882 | $952 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,011 | $1,077 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,177 | $1,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,456 | $1,512 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$574 | +$561 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Highbridge costs $1,456 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $574 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 39.2% of the typical renter's income, 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 north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Highbridge
Bachelor's degrees in Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 17.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 17.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 19.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 22.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Highbridge: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.8% | 68.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.7% | 69.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 72.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.1% | 75.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Highbridge never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Highbridge
| Period | Highbridge | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Highbridge runs well above the national rate: 13.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
Highbridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge | 2.63 | 34.9 | 23.5% | 95.6% | 2.6% | 1958 | $1,456 | 18.9% | 72.1% | 13.4% |
| South Bronx | 2.65 | 34.2 | 27.1% | 90.8% | 4.3% | 1973 | $1,265 | 16.5% | 67.1% | 14.6% |
| Morris Heights | 2.66 | 35.1 | 25.7% | 95.0% | 2.4% | 1959 | $1,333 | 12.0% | 69.1% | 13.5% |
| Washington Heights | 2.70 | 39.8 | 15.6% | 87.4% | 8.8% | 1942 | $1,662 | 39.4% | 78.0% | 14.0% |
| Tremont | 2.68 | 33.5 | 29.4% | 95.9% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,425 | 14.8% | 70.2% | 14.0% |
| Charlotte Gardens | 2.54 | 36.5 | 26.1% | 89.1% | 5.0% | 1983 | $1,356 | 16.8% | 70.3% | 16.5% |
| Hamilton Heights | 2.64 | 34.7 | 13.1% | 85.9% | 8.5% | 1941 | $1,724 | 40.6% | 82.6% | 13.0% |
| Mott Haven | 2.61 | 33.4 | 27.6% | 93.4% | 4.5% | 1969 | $1,255 | 15.1% | 65.7% | 15.2% |
| Harlem | 2.34 | 38.6 | 17.6% | 84.3% | 10.7% | 1957 | $1,510 | 41.6% | 84.5% | 12.4% |
| University Heights | 2.74 | 36.4 | 22.6% | 90.1% | 4.3% | 1949 | $1,505 | 18.8% | 72.8% | 10.5% |
| Hunts Point | 2.81 | 33.7 | 27.0% | 92.2% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,349 | 13.6% | 69.6% | 14.5% |
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 Highbridge. 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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