Woodlawn West, Bronx, NY
Is Woodlawn West 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
$810,373
Average Rent
$3,061
Vacancy Rate
3.4%
Neighborhood Overview
Woodlawn West is a densely urban Bronx neighborhood with a median home price of $810,373, more expensive than most New York neighborhoods.
The housing mix includes small to medium apartment buildings with a balance of owners and renters, and many homes built between 1940 and 1969.
Densely UrbanMixed TenureHistoric Housing
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 3.4% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Woodlawn West features a mix of small apartment buildings with moderate vacancy and a balance of owners and renters.
| Small 2-4 Unit Buildings | 32.3% of housing |
|---|---|
| Housing Age (1940-1969) |
What buyers will notice right away
Housing is occupied by a mix of owners and renters.
Many homes built between 1940 and 1969.
Families & Lifestyle
Woodlawn West has a middle-income population with very low child poverty and a strong presence of executive and professional workers.
Professional Workforce — 59% employed in executive, management, and professional occupations.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
Demographics
| Income Level | Middle income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Irish Ancestry | 35.1% |
| German Ancestry | 9.3% |
| Italian Ancestry | 6.8% |
| Portuguese Speakers at Home | 3.0% |
| Foreign Born | 21.7% |
Commute
Woodlawn West residents have a mix of commute modes with notable train and car use.
Woodlawn West combines strong train ridership with moderate car use, supporting diverse commuting options.
High Train Use — 22.5% commute by train, ranking in the top 2.3% nationally.
Moderate Drive Alone — 35.4% drive alone, reflecting balanced transit and car use.
| Drive Alone Rate | 35.4% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute Rate | 22.5% |
| Carpool Rate | 9.1% |
| Main Commute Time | 45 to 60 minutes |
Homes for sale near 10470
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Woodlawn West?
The median home price is $810,373, more expensive than 59.3% of New York neighborhoods.
How common is train commuting in Woodlawn West?
22.5% of residents take the train to work, higher than 97.7% of U.S. neighborhoods.