State rank#5 of 62
Smallest county1,404,779 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36005
Bronx County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population1,404,779
Household income$48,676
Unemployment6.9%
Life expectancy76.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Bronx County has 1,404,779 residents and ranks #5 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $48,676. The annual-average unemployment rate is 6.9%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Bronx County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Bronx County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $529,500 median home value and $1,458/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $48,676, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Bronx County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, primary care access, and life expectancy. College attainment is 22.4% and life expectancy is 76.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Mental health access: 1 per 359 residents, rank #23 of 62 available New York counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,729 residents, rank #30 of 62 available New York counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.7 years, rank #46 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median household income: $48,676, rank #62 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 6.9%, rank #62 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 28.2%, rank #62 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$48,676
$48,676; below the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #62 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$529,500
$529,500; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #54 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,458/mo
$1,458/mo; above the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #51 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
6.9%
6.9%; above the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #62 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.4%
22.4%; below the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #54 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.7 years
76.7 years; below the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #46 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
28.2%
28.2%; above the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #62 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.3%
7.3%; above the state county median of 5%.
State rank #59 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,729 residents
1 per 1,729 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #30 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 359 residents
1 per 359 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #23 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Bronx County FAQ
Is Bronx County a good place to live?
Bronx County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, primary care access, and life expectancy. College attainment is 22.4% and life expectancy is 76.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Bronx County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $529,500 median home value and $1,458/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $48,676, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Bronx County?
Bronx County has 1,404,779 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Bronx County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36005; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Bronx County?
The ACS median household income is $48,676.
How much does housing cost in Bronx County?
Housing benchmarks are $529,500 median home value and $1,458/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $48,676, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Bronx County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 6.9%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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