Population 78,246 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Parkchester
Household size in Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Parkchester sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. 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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 34.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 35.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Parkchester are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Bronx as a whole, where the median age is 36.9. The median age has climbed from 36.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 27.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 26.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Parkchester (15.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Bronx overall (22.4%). The single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Parkchester
Renters in Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 79.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 80.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.2% | 80.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 79.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Parkchester: 75.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Bronx as a whole (79.9%). More than half of owners (55.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north.
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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Parkchester as nationally: 9.1%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Bronx overall (6.0%). Few Bronx neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate: only two of 30.
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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Parkchester is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Few Bronx neighborhoods have older homes: only two of 30.
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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,064 | $952 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,200 | $1,077 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,381 | $1,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,750 | $1,512 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$686 | +$561 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Parkchester costs $1,750 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $686 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
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 Parkchester
Bachelor's degrees in Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 17.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 17.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 19.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 22.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Parkchester (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in Bronx as a whole (22.3%). The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 68.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 69.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 72.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.8% | 75.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Parkchester never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Bronx overall (75.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 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 Parkchester
| Period | Parkchester | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Parkchester runs well above the national rate: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is lower than in Bronx as a whole (11.7%). 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).
Parkchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkchester | 2.70 | 38.9 | 15.5% | 75.4% | 9.1% | 1945 | $1,750 | 25.8% | 81.8% | 8.9% |
| Van Nest | 2.79 | 35.9 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 8.8% | 1947 | $1,939 | 24.6% | 82.2% | 10.7% |
| Morris Park | 2.52 | 37.5 | 6.6% | 66.3% | 5.7% | 1957 | $1,705 | 37.7% | 84.8% | 5.0% |
| Middletown-Pelham Bay | 2.67 | 33.8 | 28.3% | 81.3% | 5.6% | 1941 | $2,120 | 26.8% | 92.2% | 8.1% |
| Unionport | 2.74 | 40.2 | 21.6% | 67.9% | 8.1% | 1957 | $1,457 | 21.3% | 76.1% | 10.0% |
| Bronxdale | 2.58 | 36.0 | 20.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% | 1940 | $1,747 | 26.3% | 79.5% | 6.8% |
| West Farms | 2.70 | 33.1 | 26.6% | 88.5% | 9.1% | 1954 | $1,476 | 13.4% | 66.3% | 11.2% |
| Schuylerville | 2.81 | 40.2 | 20.7% | 54.7% | 9.2% | 1951 | $1,996 | 28.1% | 85.6% | 5.0% |
| Soundview | 2.87 | 35.8 | 23.2% | 79.1% | 7.0% | 1958 | $1,368 | 20.4% | 71.9% | 11.1% |
| Baychester | 2.87 | 42.3 | 19.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% | 1952 | $1,525 | 31.1% | 83.0% | 8.1% |
| Williamsbridge | 2.52 | 38.3 | 19.3% | 78.1% | 8.1% | 1952 | $1,431 | 22.0% | 76.8% | 10.6% |
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 Parkchester. 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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