The Bronx is the northernmost of the Five Boroughs of New York City. It is also the newest of the 62 counties of New York State.. Located northeast of Manhattan and south of Westchester County, New York. the Bronx is the only borough situated primarily on the North American mainland (while the other four—apart from the very small Marble Hill section of Manhattan—are on islands).

Not many people know all there is to know about The Bronx, a borough of New York City that is steeped in history, culture, and diversity. Did you know the Bronx has world-famous attractions, like The Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, and The New York Botanical Garden? Also 24% of the Bronx is parkland. That's a higher concentration of green space than any other urban area in the United States. The Bronx has more than 60 landmarks and historic districts, where people such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain lived. In 1997, after an extensive and dramatic revitalization, the Bronx earned the prestigious All-American City Award. The Bronx is a wonderful community to work in, live in, and raise a family in.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $406,000

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $377,594; Detached houses: $485,853; Townhouses or other attached units: $405,218; In 2-unit structures: $456,837; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $536,011; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $196,773; Mobile homes: $179,601


Demographics

Population in July 2007: 1,372,304. Bronx covers 42.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 120 feet above sea leve. Area code commonly used in this area: 201

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