Henry St / Montgomery St, New York NY

Is Henry St / Montgomery St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
60

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2253
Medium1759
Low2174
Other4122

246 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape64
Child involved72
Assault93
Other64

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near East Houston Street and Suffolk Street for a medical incident involving a second patient with a burn. Additional EMS units and a spare bus were requested to support the response.E Houston St & Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported they would stop by a location on Ogden Avenue in Jersey City to check on a possible disorderly person.Ogden Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a missing person call near Dwight Street in Jersey City after a woman reported her child's father and a minor missing since the previous evening. The adult man and young daughter were later reported to have returned home, and the caller canceled the complaint.Dwight St, Jersey City, NJ 07305Missing Person
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical and domestic-related call occurred near Greene Street involving a person at an apartment. A third-party caller reported texting from the location about a domestic issue without mention of weapons.Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Virginia Avenue for a possible heart problem on the first floor.Virginia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS are dispatched to a possible unconscious person at a location on Central Ave in Jersey City.Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible break in report on the second floor of a building on Lincoln Street between Milton and Summit in Jersey City. A third party caller reported someone might be trying to break in, but officers found the upstairs door locked and first floor residents reported hearing no one upstairs.Lincoln St 2nd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307Break-In
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a report of a person down at the intersection of Grove Street and Mercer Street, with EMS notified.Mercer St & Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red vehicle near Central Avenue and Prospect Street in Jersey City while en route to a parking complaint. The officer reported that no backup was needed.Central Ave & Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307Traffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested to (number withheld) Bleecker Street, (number withheld), for a possible emotional disturbance.Bleecker St, Jersey City, NJ 07307Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$1,394,341
Average Rent
$4,610
Vacancy Rate
11.3%

Overview

Henry St / Montgomery St is a densely urban, coastal neighborhood in New York, NY, with a median home price of $1,394,341 and average rent of $4,610. It features mostly small to medium apartment buildings built before 1970.

The neighborhood has a high child poverty rate at 83.2%, a diverse population with many Puerto Rican and Dominican residents, and extensive use of public transit including ferry and train.

Densely UrbanCoastalHigh Child PovertyDiverse Languages

Quick Facts

Ferry Commute Rate2.7%

Housing market and real estate character

Henry St / Montgomery St's housing is almost entirely renter-occupied small to medium apartments, mostly built before 1970, with a high vacancy rate.

Renter Occupied Rate100.0%
Housing TypeSmall to medium apartment complexes and high-rises
Housing AgeMostly built 1940-1969 and before
Vacancy Rate11.3%

What buyers will notice right away

Almost all housing is renter occupied, with very few owner-occupied homes.
Vacancy rate is above average, possibly indicating weak demand or new construction.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood faces significant challenges with 83.2% of children living in poverty and a high rate of single mother households.

High child poverty and single parenting rates indicate social challenges.
Community diversity includes many Puerto Rican and Dominican residents.
Low Income Neighborhood — Income is lower than 93.0% of US neighborhoods, reflecting economic hardship for many residents.
Child Poverty Rate83.2%
Single Mother Households21.0%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations34.3%
Income LevelLower than 93.0% of US neighborhoods
English Speakers64.2%
Vietnamese Speakers6.8%
Puerto Rican Ancestry50.5%
Dominican Ancestry5.7%
Foreign Born Residents17.3%

Commute

Residents rely heavily on public transit, with high train, ferry, and bus usage, and many have commutes of 30-45 minutes.

Henry St / Montgomery St offers extensive transit options, supporting residents despite longer commute times.

High Transit Use — Nearly 30% take the train, with significant ferry and bus ridership.
Moderate Commute Length — 42.3% commute 30-45 minutes, around the US average.
Train Commute Rate29.9%
Ferry Commute Rate2.7%
Bus Commute Rate11.8%
Walk Commute Rate10.2%

Homes for sale near 10002

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$609,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 2,100 sqft
10002 Key Haven Rd APT 201
Seminole, FL, 33777
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$474,999
4 bd | 3 ba | 1,620 sqft
10002 Timberwood Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
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$180,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 960 sqft
10002 S Pulaski Rd APT 207
Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
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$572,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 2,550 sqft
10002 Harbor Place Dr
Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080
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$359,999
1 bd | 2 ba | 720 sqft
10002 Coastal Hwy Unit 307
Ocean City, MD, 21842
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$320,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,310 sqft
10002 Oliver St
Bay Saint Louis, MS, 39520
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$1,395,000
4 bd | 4 ba | 4,923 sqft
10002 Adirondack Way
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
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$815,000
2 bd | 3 ba | 1,283 sqft
10002 Central Ave Unit 23
Garden Grove, CA, 92843
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$440,000
4 bd | 4 ba | 2,391 sqft
10002 W 98th Ter
Overland Park, KS, 66212
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price?

$1,394,341, more expensive than 82.9% of New York neighborhoods.

What is the child poverty rate?

83.2%, higher than 99.5% of US neighborhoods.

What languages are spoken?

English is most common (64.2%), with Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese also spoken.

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