Throgs Neck
Is Throgs Neck a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe657
Medium321
Low416
Other794
95 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape42
Child involved25
Assault4
Other32
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical emergency near Kingsbridge Road and the nearby transit line, where a man reportedly fell, hit his head, and was described as unconscious. A bus or ambulance was requested to respond to the location. | Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible emergency after a male pulled an emergency brake on the B and D subway line near 174 Street, following a 911 call about a busy condition. | St, Bronx, NY 10460 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, possible medical or emotional disturbance involving a female near Prospect Avenue and West 205 Street in the Bronx. Units are responding to the scene. | Prospect Ave, Bronx, NY | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police units were sent to St. Lawrence Avenue station on the 6 line for a reported homeless man on the downtown platform armed with a knife or machete. A detailed description of the man was broadcast. Later, radio traffic indicated no further units were needed at the station. | St Lawrence Av, Bronx, NY 10472 | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported odor of smoke at a building on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. | Anthony Ave, Bronx, NY 10457 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a reported commercial alarm at an urgent care clinic near Pelham Parkway in Pelham, New York. | Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, NY 10803 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, mutual-aid medical units are dispatched to an address on Pelham Road in New Rochelle for a 26-year-old woman with a possible heart attack inside an apartment building. | Pelham Rd Apt 1N, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment building on Pelham Road in New Rochelle for a 26-year-old woman with a possible heart attack. | Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers from District 12 were dispatched to the 600 block of Brook Avenue for a report of a woman who reportedly lost her cell phone and requested a lost property report. | Brook Ave, Bronx, NY 10455 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve an elderly male at an apartment near Shore Drive in the Highlands, reported with altered mental status and feeling faint. A second alert was issued for this call. | Shore Dr, Kings Point, NY 11024 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$740,730
Average Rent
$3,075
Vacancy Rate
4.6%
Neighborhood Overview
Throgs Neck is a densely urban Bronx neighborhood with a median home price of $740,730 and average rents of $3,075.
The area has a high renter occupancy rate and a vacancy rate below the national average.
High Renter OccupancyStrong Bus TransitDiverse Occupations
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 39,025 per sq mile |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute Rate | 24.1% |
Housing market and real estate character
Throgs Neck's housing is mostly small to medium apartment complexes and townhomes with a very high renter occupancy.
| Renter Occupied | 87.0% |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 4.6% |
| Built 1940-1969 | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
Nearly 9 in 10 homes are renter occupied.
Vacancy rate is below average, indicating strong demand.
Families & Lifestyle
Throgs Neck has a high rate of single mother households and a mix of executive and labor occupations.
Occupational Diversity — Residents work in executive, manufacturing, sales, and clerical roles.
Family Structure — Single mother households are common, reflecting social challenges.
| Single Mother Households | 18.9% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Jobs | 33.1% |
| Manufacturing & Laborer Jobs | 27.3% |
Demographics
| Low Income | Lower than 96.5% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rican Ancestry | 34.4% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 22.6% |
| Spanish Speakers | 53.3% |
| English Speakers | 45.9% |
| Foreign Born | 17.6% |
Commute
Throgs Neck residents rely heavily on bus and train transit, with many commuting 45-60 minutes.
Throgs Neck offers excellent bus and train transit options with a high share of bus commuters.
Bus Ridership — 24.1% commute by bus, higher than 99.3% of neighborhoods.
Train Ridership — 19.2% commute by train, higher than 97.3% of neighborhoods.
| Bus Commute Rate | 24.1% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 19.2% |
| Drive Alone Rate | 33.4% |
| Longest Commute Range | 45-60 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Throgs Neck?
The median home price is $740,730.
How common is bus commuting here?
24.1% of residents commute by bus, one of the highest rates nationally.
What is the renter occupancy rate?
87.0% of homes are renter occupied.