Population 13,448 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Van Nest
Household size in Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.91 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Van Nest average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.93 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 33.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 34.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 35.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 36.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Van Nest is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 27.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 26.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Van Nest (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are less common here than in Bronx overall (22.4%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, as it has 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 Van Nest
Renters in Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 79.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 80.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.9% | 80.3% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 79.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Van Nest: 71.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Bronx overall (79.9%). Among homeowners, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Van Nest as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Bronx overall (6.0%). Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Van Nest is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, 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 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,134 | $952 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,340 | $1,077 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,451 | $1,232 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,939 | $1,512 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$805 | +$561 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Van Nest pays $1,939 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $805 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Van Nest
Bachelor's degrees in Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 17.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 17.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 19.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 22.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Van Nest: 24.6% 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 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 68.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 69.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 72.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.2% | 75.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Van Nest never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Bronx as a whole (75.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 8.5 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 Van Nest
| Period | Van Nest | Bronx | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Van Nest runs well above the national rate: 10.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Bronx as a whole (11.7%). Unemployment is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Van Nest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nest | 2.79 | 35.9 | 19.8% | 71.8% | 8.8% | 1947 | $1,939 | 24.6% | 82.2% | 10.7% |
| Bronxdale | 2.58 | 36.0 | 20.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% | 1940 | $1,747 | 26.3% | 79.5% | 6.8% |
| Morris Park | 2.52 | 37.5 | 6.6% | 66.3% | 5.7% | 1957 | $1,705 | 37.7% | 84.8% | 5.0% |
| Parkchester | 2.70 | 38.9 | 15.5% | 75.4% | 9.1% | 1945 | $1,750 | 25.8% | 81.8% | 8.9% |
| West Farms | 2.70 | 33.1 | 26.6% | 88.5% | 9.1% | 1954 | $1,476 | 13.4% | 66.3% | 11.2% |
| Williamsbridge | 2.52 | 38.3 | 19.3% | 78.1% | 8.1% | 1952 | $1,431 | 22.0% | 76.8% | 10.6% |
| Belmont | 2.51 | 31.5 | 23.8% | 97.7% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,394 | 16.7% | 67.4% | 19.6% |
| Middletown-Pelham Bay | 2.67 | 33.8 | 28.3% | 81.3% | 5.6% | 1941 | $2,120 | 26.8% | 92.2% | 8.1% |
| Baychester | 2.87 | 42.3 | 19.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% | 1952 | $1,525 | 31.1% | 83.0% | 8.1% |
| Unionport | 2.74 | 40.2 | 21.6% | 67.9% | 8.1% | 1957 | $1,457 | 21.3% | 76.1% | 10.0% |
| Tremont | 2.68 | 33.5 | 29.4% | 95.9% | 5.4% | 1968 | $1,425 | 14.8% | 70.2% | 14.0% |
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 Van Nest. 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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