Eviction Risk Score
Very High
#3
of 60 NY counties
8.7 / 10
#3 of 60 counties in New York for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Bronx County, New York Eviction Risk: Very High
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Port Washington North (9.5) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score8.7/ 10 · Very High
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts361scored
Population12kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent32.9%avg renter household
Average rent$2,565/ month
How Bronx County ranks in New York
Cost of living
Very High
#5
of 51 states (statewide)
107.9 index
New York ranks #5 of 51 states on overall cost of living (7.9% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
High
#8
of 51 states (statewide)
122.2 index
New York ranks #8 of 51 states on housing services (22.2% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Elevated
#20
of 60 NY counties
31.8% of income
#20 of 60 counties in New York on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Bronx County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Port Washington North | 3,149 | 8.9 | 41.2% | $2,733 | Dem |
| 002 | Sands Point | 2,722 | 8.4 | 27.5% | $3,501 | Dem |
| 003 | Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | 8.8 | 32.0% | $2,018 | Dem |
| 004 | Saddle Rock | 1,190 | 8.4 | 32.0% | $2,018 | Dem |
| 005 | Kensington | 1,189 | 8.4 | 32.0% | $2,018 | Dem |
| 006 | Russell Gardens | 1,078 | 9.5 | 26.0% | $2,161 | Dem |
| 007 | Saddle Rock Estates | 485 | 8.3 | 32.0% | $2,018 | Dem |
| 008 | Harbor Hills | 458 | 8.3 | 32.0% | $2,018 | Dem |
County heatmap
Neighborhoods in Bronx County
Top 30 neighborhoods by population. Click for a pop-weighted risk score and the constituent census tracts.
10
Melrose
10
Morrisania
10
Tremont
10
High Bridge
10
West Farms
10
Bedford Park
10
Morris Heights
10
Parkchester
9.7
Wakefield
10
Williams Bridge
10
Fordham
10
Mott Haven
10
Eastchester Heights
9.8
Hunts Point
10
Bronxdale
9.9
Clason Point
10
East Tremont
9.8
Co-Op City
10
University Heights
9.9
Kingsbridge Heights
9.9
Kingsbridge
10
Belmont
10
Norwood
9.5
Baychester
9.8
Morris Park
10
Unionport
10
Port Morris
10
Westchester Square
10
Lambert Houses
10
Pelham Bay
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Bronx County spans 8 cities serving approximately 11,763 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 8.7/10. The county voted Democratic by 67.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
Peer counties in New York
Peer county
Columbia County eviction risk
8.1
/ 10 · High
Pop. 20.2K
Peer county
Cortland County eviction risk
8.1
/ 10 · High
Pop. 26.6K
Peer county
Chenango County eviction risk
7.8
/ 10 · High
Pop. 15.9K
Peer county
Delaware County eviction risk
7.8
/ 10 · High
Pop. 13.7K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Bronx County
Top cities by population
Top neighborhoods by risk
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bronx County
Q1
Is Bronx County landlord-friendly?
No, Bronx County is in the higher-risk tier at 8.7/10 with stronger tenant protections.
Q2
What is the average rent in Bronx County?
Average gross rent in Bronx County runs $2,565/month across 8 cities, per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
Which city in Bronx County has the highest eviction risk?
The highest score in Bronx County is 9.5/10. Use the city grid above to identify the specific municipality.