Woodlawn Northwest
Is Woodlawn Northwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe942
Medium486
Low714
Other1718
275 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape117
Child involved78
Assault5
Other95
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, officers responded to a report of a male refusing to leave the service gate area at the East 181 Street station on the A line. Multiple units were requested to check the location and handle the disorderly person complaint. | St, New York, NY 10033 | Disturbance |
| 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, responders dispatched to assist a 57-year-old woman at 9 Willow Drive, first floor, near Hemlock Place and Leland Avenue. | Willow Dr, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Medical Emergency |
| 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, officers were directed to the local firehouse to help county units with a traffic stop related to a possible road rage incident in Eastchester. | Main St, Eastchester, NY 10709 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a disabled Volvo with a flat tire on westbound Seminary Avenue in Yonkers. | Seminary Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible failure to comply with a traffic stop involving a white Toyota traveling southbound on the Saw Mill River Parkway near the West Side area in Yonkers. | Saw Mill Riv Pkwy, Yonkers, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 report of a suspicious man on the downtown platform near 191st Street on the 1 line. The caller described a slim male about 25 years old wearing light wash jeans, a black crop-top sweater with a hole on the right shoulder, a green beanie, and black shoes. Units were directed to check the southbound platform area for the person last seen there a few minutes earlier. | 1619-1613 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040 | Suspicious Activity |
| 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 |
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Median Home Price
$818,348
Average Rent
$3,467
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
Neighborhood Overview
Woodlawn Northwest is a densely urban Bronx neighborhood with a median home price of $818,348 and average rents of $3,467.
The housing supply is tight with a very low vacancy rate of 0.5%.
Historic Small ApartmentsHigh WalkabilityDiverse Languages
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 36,842 per sq mile |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 0.5% |
Housing market and real estate character
Woodlawn Northwest's housing is dominated by small apartment buildings with a strong renter presence and very low vacancies.
| Small 2-4 Unit Apartment Buildings | 35.2% |
|---|---|
| Built 1940-1969 | Majority |
| Renter Occupied | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is very low, indicating strong demand.
A significant share of housing consists of small 2-4 unit buildings.
Families & Lifestyle
Woodlawn Northwest has a high share of executive and professional workers and a diverse linguistic profile.
Diverse Occupations — Nearly half of workers are in executive, management, and professional roles.
Cultural Diversity — Languages include English, Spanish, Italian, and Urdu.
| Executive & Professional Jobs | 46.9% |
|---|---|
| Single Mother Households | |
| Incarcerated Population | 1.2% |
Demographics
| Upper-Middle Income | Higher than 72.7% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Irish Ancestry | 32.0% |
| Dominican Ancestry | 11.2% |
| English Speakers | 70.9% |
| Urdu Speakers | 1.0% |
| Foreign Born | 17.5% |
Commute
Woodlawn Northwest residents have a mix of driving and transit commutes, with many spending 45-60 minutes traveling.
The neighborhood offers strong train transit and a high rate of solo driving commutes.
Train Ridership — 29.9% commute by train, higher than 98.3% of neighborhoods.
Drive Alone — Half of residents drive alone to work.
| Drive Alone Rate | 50.0% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 29.9% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 9.1% |
| Longest Commute Range | 45-60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 10470
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$265,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,194 sqft
10470 Washingtonia Palm Way APT 1214
Fort Myers, FL, 33966
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Woodlawn Northwest?
The median home price is $818,348.
How common is train commuting here?
29.9% of residents commute by train, very high nationally.
What is the vacancy rate?
Vacancy rate is 0.5%, lower than 92.7% of U.S. neighborhoods.