Inwood East, NY

Is Inwood East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Inwood, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe261

Medium163

Low83

Other610

30 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape8

Child involved4

Assault1

Other17

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, a medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Henry Street between Mott Avenue and Maiden Lane in Inwood. Unit 3-191 responded and arrived on scene.	Henry St, Inwood, NY 11096	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Broadway and Columbia in Lawrence for a report of a seven-year-old child having difficulty breathing. Multiple medical units were assigned to respond.	Columbia Ave & Broadway, Cedarhurst, NY 11559	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible car fire near Central Avenue and Arkansas Drive. A later radio message indicated to hold the call, suggesting the incident may have been canceled or downgraded.	Arkansas Dr & Central Ave, North Valley Stream, NY 11580	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders discussed notifying environmental agencies about a reported active leak behind a property on Barrett Road in Lawrence, New York, with a request to expedite their response the following morning.	Barrett Rd, Lawrence, NY 11559	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a general automatic fire alarm at a commercial location on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, near Broadway and another nearby avenue.	Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook, NY	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Sunrise Drive in Lynbrook for a male with a foot laceration and uncontrolled bleeding, reportedly while on blood thinners. Fire and EMS units were dispatched and one unit reported arriving at the scene.	Sunrise Dr, Lynbrook, NY 11563	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a reported house fire near Garden Drive in Lynbrook, New York.	Garden Dr, Lynbrook, NY 11563	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a medical emergency near Cedarhurst Avenue and Fifth Avenue in Cedarhurst.	5th Ave & Cedarhurst Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for hypertension involving an elderly patient was reported near Cedarhurst Avenue, Hudson Place, and Fifth Avenue.	Cedarhurst Ave & Hudson Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a reported bleeding trauma in a parking lot behind a business near Central Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence, with one unit on scene and a backup unit requested.	Rockaway Tpke & Central Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$673,570

Bus Commute

12.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Inwood East Overview

Inwood East is a densely urban neighborhood with a high concentration of small apartment buildings, many built before 1940.

The community is middle-income with a diverse population and a strong bus transit presence.

Densely UrbanSmall Apartment BuildingsMiddle IncomeHigh Bus Ridership

Quick Facts

Average Rent	$3,599
Bus Commute Rate	12.4%
Renter Occupied Homes	Majority

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Inwood East consists mainly of small to medium apartment buildings, with a majority renter occupancy and many residences built before 1940.

Renter Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Age	Many built before 1940
Vacancy Rate	4.8%
Housing Type	Small to medium apartment buildings

What buyers will notice right away

Many residences date back to before 1940.

Among top 5% most walkable neighborhoods in the US.

Families & Lifestyle

Inwood East is a diverse, middle-income neighborhood with a mix of occupations and a strong community feel.

Diverse occupational mix supports a varied community culture.

High walkability and transit access enhance daily life.

Cultural Diversity — Strong presence of Dominican ancestry and Spanish language.

Transit-Oriented — High bus ridership supports car-free lifestyles.

Child Poverty Rate	19.4%

Demographics

Executive/Professional Employment	35.0%
Income Rank	Higher than 51.8% of US neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	19.4%
Foreign Born	37.1%
Top Languages	["Spanish","English","Arabic","Italian","Korean"]
Top Ancestries	["Sub-Saharan African (5.5%)","Mexican (5.5%)","Polish (4.5%)","Dominican (3.4%)","Asian (3.2%)"]