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Bronx, NY vs Long Island City, NY
Bronx, NY vs Long Island City, NY: What the data shows
Bronx, NY is in Bronx, NY while Long Island City, NY is in Long Island City, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Bronx, NY is the more affordable option at $398,700 median — $612,500 less than Long Island City, NY's $1,011,200. WYLT rates Bronx, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Long Island City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Long Island City, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bronx, NY has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. Long Island City, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bronx, NY has Low flood risk and Long Island City, NY has Low flood risk.
Long Island City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Bronx, NY scores 73/100 (very walkable) versus Long Island City, NY's 83/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Bronx, NY rates 7.2/10 and Long Island City, NY rates 7.2/10.
| Category | Bronx, NY | Long Island City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $399K ✓ Lower price | $1.01M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $63K | $110K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 73/100 | 83/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 52/100 | 60/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 74/100 | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 25 min | 9 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | D+ ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | High | Moderate ✓ Lower risk |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Best for | studentspublic_transit_usersbike_commuters | Young professionalsCouplesSingles |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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