Question 1

Is 10462 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 10462 in New York has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 10462 among the safer ZIP codes in the New York metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 10462?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 10462 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 10462. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 10462 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in New York. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 10462?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 10462 is approximately $245K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 10462 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 10462 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 10462 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 10462 has an overall NeighborScore of 88/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the New York area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the New York metro, so the score reflects how 10462 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 88 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

New York — ZIP 10462

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
PS 83 DONALD HERTZ	KG–08	—	—	—
PS 105 SENATOR ABRAHAM BERNSTEIN	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 106 PARKCHESTER	PK–05	—	—	—
JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE)	06–08	—	—	—
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS	09–12	—	—	—
PS/MS 194	KG–08	—	—	—
PS/MS 498 VAN NEST ACADEMY	KG–08	—	—	—
LINDEN TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
YOUNG VOICES ACADEMY OF THE BRONX	PK–05	—	—	—
STEAM BRIDGE SCHOOL (THE)	KG–05	—	—	—
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE	KG–08	—	—	—
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 2	KG–08	—	—	—
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 2	KG–08	—	—	—