Inwood, New York, NY

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

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1822

Medium996

Low1297

Other2657

131 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape45

Child involved41

Assault12

Other46

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, fire units responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm in an apartment at a multi‑story building near Ayers Court between Hill Street and Queen Anne Road. Crews reported about 33 parts per million of carbon monoxide inside the apartment, apparently caused by prolonged cooking, and began ventilating the unit.	Ayers Ct, Teaneck, NJ 07666	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical transport is updating about a patient near W 154th St. The patient's blood sugar is being checked.	W 154th St, New York, NY	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residential building near Myrtle Avenue for a reported fire alarm activation in an upstairs unit. The caller reported no visible fire or smoke, only an active alarm sounding.	Myrtle Ave Unit B, Edgewater, NJ 07020	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast a confirmed missing elderly person from a residential building near Convent Avenue in New York. The man, who reportedly has dementia and poor mental condition, was last seen at his residence and may attempt to take the A train toward the Canarsie area.	Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031	Missing Person
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a female individual was reported on the northbound platform at 125 St subway station. Units responded, and the call was later marked as a wellness check and then disregarded by phone.	St, East 125th St &, Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035	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, a male was reported to have a seizure in the mezzanine area near East 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. Units responded to the scene.	St, East 125th St &, Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$795,882

Average Rent

$3,353

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Inwood is a densely urban neighborhood in New York, NY, with a very high population density and historic housing stock.

The area is dominated by large apartment buildings and has a high renter occupancy rate with relatively low vacancy.

Dense UrbanHistoric HomesHigh Renter Occupancy

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	5.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Inwood is mostly small to medium apartment complexes with a dominant renter occupancy and historic buildings.

Renter Occupied	92.3%
Large Apartment Buildings	96.7%
Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms)	94.9%
Historic Homes (built ≤1939)	71.1%

What buyers will notice right away

Most residences were built before 1940, offering historic charm.

The neighborhood is predominantly renter occupied.

Families & Lifestyle

Inwood features a diverse community with a strong Dominican presence and a multilingual population.

Cultural Diversity — Significant Dominican and Eastern European ancestry populations.

Languages Spoken — Spanish is the most common language, followed by English.

Dominican Ancestry	43.5%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	39.9%
Childhood Poverty Rate	1.8%
Income Rank	Middle income
Foreign Born	39.2%
Top Languages	["Spanish","English"]
Top Ancestries	["Dominican","Eastern European","Asian","Irish","Italian"]