The Bronx

3950 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, NY 10466

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Neighborhood

Wakefield is an urban neighborhood in the eastern section of the Bronx accessible to Manhattan through Interstate 87 or by hopping on one of the many public transit stations in the neighborhood. Wakefield is bounded by the Bronx River to the west, so many parks and trails that lead into the New York Botanical Garden are available to residents. The neighborhood itself consists of residential areas with apartments and condos in long-standing brick buildings as well as quaint rowhomes that make up the rental scene. Along with residences, this compact area is filled with a variety of restaurants serving everything from international cuisine to New York classics, and a range of shops and businesses provide Wakefield residents with the essentials. Other great features in the neighborhood include a community garden, green spaces, and a few schools.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
The Bronx is within 8 minutes or 3.7 miles from Lehman College. It is also near Manhattan College and Fordham University, Rose Hill.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
697 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
313 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
370 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
289 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
398 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
227 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-9
340 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
217 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Bronx include 225 Street, located 0.3 mile from The Bronx. The Bronx is near LaGuardia, located 13.9 miles or 26 minutes away, and Westchester County, located 19.7 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
LaGuardia
Drive: 26 min 13.9 mi
Westchester County
Drive: 31 min 19.7 mi

Walkability Near The Bronx

Very Walkable
86
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Rider's Paradise
93
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Bikeable
61
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Bronx.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
The Bronx has 3 shopping centers within 3.0 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Seton Falls Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Williamsbridge Oval
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Van Cortlandt Park
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
New York Botanical Garden
Drive: 12 min 4.0 mi
Bronx Park
Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
The Bronx has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Williamsbridge Oval, Seton Falls Park, and Van Cortlandt Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
The Bronx has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Montefiore Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 22 min 11.9 mi
The Bronx is 11.9 miles and a 22 minute drive from Fort Totten US Govt Reservation.

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