Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Coffee Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Tabaco and Ron
Coffee Shop
Jam Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sahara Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffeine on The Concourse
Coffee Shop
Prince coffee house
Coffee Shop
Mike's Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hilltop Perk
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffe Bene
Coffee Shop
Taszo Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Chipped Cup Coffee & Victuals
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hamilton's Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
ABC Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sugar Hill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
S & S Cheesecake
Coffee Shop
Mon Amour
Coffee Shop
New Star Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Manhattanville Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Hall of Fame Playhouse
Theatre Arts
O'Side Restaurant & Lounge
Nightclub
Opus
Nightclub
Loews Paradise Theater
Theatre Arts
Joker Stairs
Attraction
Alpine Theatre
Theatre Arts
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Museum
United Palace
Theatre Arts
The Cloisters
Attraction
The Met Cloisters
Museum
Bronx Museum of the Arts
Museum
Asian Arts
Art Gallery
Alumni Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
Museum
The Yankees Museum
Museum
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Museum
East 165th Street steps
Attraction
Congo Gorilla Forest
Attraction
Concourse Plaza Multiplex
Cinema
Flamingos
Attraction
African Wild Dogs
Attraction
Birds of Prey
Attraction
Carter Giraffe Building
Attraction
Amazing Amphibians
Attraction
4-D Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (8) A+
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Ming Wong
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Texas Chicken & Burgers
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Beverages
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Deli
Wendy's
Fast Food
Kennedy
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
PR Mabi Mobile
Beverages
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
Community Centre
Moriah Senior Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
FIERCE NYC
Community Centre
Blink Fitness
Gym
Plant Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
The Armory
Gym
Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
Community Centre
New York City Community Board 12
Community Centre
8
Community Centre
Sisters Uptown Bookstore
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
mini fitness ceter
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Kelly Street Cooperative
Community Centre
James Varick Community Center
Community Centre
Hansborough Recreation Center
Gym
Lincoln East Senior Center
Community Centre
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center
Community Centre
The Laundromat Project
Community Centre
Manhattan Community Board 9
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
Concourse Food Plaza
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Fine Fare
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Food Dynasty
Grocery Store
Bravo
Grocery Store
Antillana
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Key Food
Grocery Store
Trade Fair
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Tejada Grocery
Grocery Store
Bravo
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Mama Bakery
Bakery
Ozzie's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Fine Fare
Grocery Store
Smile Deli
Grocery Store
Fordham Fruit & Vegetable
Grocery Store
Parks (26) A+
Morton Playground
Playground
Galileo Park
Park
Beanstalk Playground
Park
Hayden Lord Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brandt Park
Park
University Park
Park
Cedar Playground
Park
Mount Hope Playground
Park
Half-Nelson Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Townsend Walk
Park
Featherbenches
Park
Aqueduct Walk
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jennie Jerome Playground
Park
Roberto Clemente State Park
Park
Featherbed Triangle
Park
Walton Walk
Park
Inwood Park
Park
Walton Slope
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Morris Mesa
Park
Kwame Ture Recreation Center
Park
Davidson Playground
Park
Shops (4) A+
Unknown Name
Beauty
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Mr. Milan
Shoes
Unknown Name
Discount Store
Hellen Nails
Beauty
Beauty Supply Plaza
Beauty
Dollar Junction
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
Joyeria Elizabeth III
Fashion
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Nails Expra
Beauty
Unisex Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Liga Americana
Hairdresser
Dr. Computer
Electronics
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Beauty
99 Cent Zone
Convenience Store
V.I.M.
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Kings Bridge (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Tremont (A+)

4. Mott Haven (A+)

5. Utopia (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 65.5% take public transportation in Morris Heights.
Public Transit Stops (48)
Stops & Stations A+
West Tremont Avenue & University Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West Tremont Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West Tremont Avenue
Bus Stop
West Tremont Avenue & Montgomery Avenue
Bus Stop
West Tremont Avenue & Montgomery Avenue
Bus Stop
West Tremont Avenue & Harrison Avenue
Bus Stop
1875 University Avenue
Bus Stop
1872 University Avenue
Bus Stop
West Tremont Avenue & Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West 176th Street
Bus Stop
West Tremont Avenue & West 177th Street
Bus Stop
Macombs Road & Nelson Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West 176th Street
Bus Stop
West Tremont Avenue & West 177th Street
Bus Stop
West Burnside Avenue & Loring Place South
Bus Stop
West Burnside Avenue & Loring Place South
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West Burnside Avenue
Bus Stop
West Burnside Avenue & University Avenue
Bus Stop
Sedgewick Avenue & Harlem River Park Bridge
Bus Stop
176th Street
Transit Station
Morris Heights
Transit Station
Macombs Road & Featherbed Lane
Bus Stop
Macombs Road & Grand Avenue
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West 179th Street
Bus Stop
University Avenue & West 179th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
65.5% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Howard Beach (A+)

2. Fresh Kills (C)

3. Annandale (A+)

4. Ardon Heights (A+)

5. Astoria-Long Island City (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in Morris Heights is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mott Haven (A)

2. High Bridge (A)

3. Hunts Point (A-)

4. University Heights (A-)

5. Morris Heights (B+)

crime F

Morris Heights crime rates are 3,273 per 100k, which is 52% higher than New York
Property Crime
1,916 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
1,357 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Ardon Heights (A+)

2. Rossville (A+)

3. Annandale (A+)

4. Carnegie Hill (A+)

5. Great Kills (A+)

employment D

The median income in Morris Heights is $39,507 - which is 35% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$39,507 F
Unemployment Rate
9.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Beach (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Whitestone (A+)

4. Ardon Heights (A+)

5. Charlestown-Richmond Valley (A+)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
FDNY Engine 43/Ladder 59
Fire Station
Omega
Clinic
Concourse Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
FDNY Engine 42
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
BronxCare Hospital Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Clay Avenue Family Health Care Center
Clinic
Claremont Family Health Center
Clinic
FDNY Engine 75/Ladder 33/Battalion 19
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
FDNY EMS Station19
Ambulance Station
NYPD 46 Precinct
Police
Morris Heights Health Center
Clinic
FDNY Engine 93/Ladder 45/Battalion 13
Fire Station
Viva Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Metro Urgicare
Clinic
Farmacia San Rafael
Pharmacy
FDNY Bronx Borough Command
Fire Station
Fortyeighth Precinct Station House
Police
44th Precinct
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Annandale (A)

2. Astoria-Long Island City (A)

3. Battery Park (A)

4. Bay Ridge (A)

5. Baychester (A)

housing B

Morris Heights home prices are $453,080 - which is 58% higher than New York
Home Price
$453,080 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
84% A+
Home Affordability
11.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Bedford Park (A+)

2. Spuyten Duyvil (A+)

3. Riverdale (A+)

4. Eastchester (A+)

5. Great Kills (A+)

schools C-

The Morris Heights graduation rate is 63% - which is 24% lower than New York
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Is 232
Is 303 Leadership & Community Service
Ps 109 Sedgwick
The Bronx School Of Young Leaders
Ps 306
Ms 390
Ps 396
Is 229 Roland Patterson
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park
Ps 204 Morris Heights
Ps 226
Young Women'S Leadership School Of The Bronx
Is 117 Joseph H Wade
St Margaret Mary School
Ps 170
Mount Eden Children'S Academy
Ps 199 Shakespeare School (The)
Ps 5 Ellen Lurie
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
Hope Academy Of The Bronx
The Equity Project Charter School
Harbor Heights
Ps 189
Ps 15 Institute For Environmental Learning
High Schools (3) A+
Academy For Language And Technology
Ms 390
Charter High School For Law And Social Justice
Young Women'S Leadership School Of The Bronx
Hope Academy Of The Bronx
High School For Media & Communications
High School For Health Careers & Sciences
College Academy (The)
High School For Law & Public Service
Yeshiva University High School
Bronx Collelgiate Academy
Dreamyard Preparatory School
Bronx High School Of Business
Bronx High School For Medical Science
Claremont International High School
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
New Directions Secondary School
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
Gregorio Luperon High Sch For Science And Mathematics
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
Community Health Academy Of The Heights
Theatre Arts Production Company School
City College Academy Of The Arts
Mesivta Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Eagle Academy For Young Men
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chelsea (A+)

2. Cobble Hill (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Clinton (A+)

5. Oakwood (A+)

ratings C-

Morris Heights has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (0)
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rosedale (A+)

2. East Village (A+)

3. Riverdale (A+)

4. Tottensville (A+)

5. Williamsburg (A+)

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Morris Heights, New York, NY Area Guide

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Morris Heights Area Facts

  • Morris Heights has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Morris Heights crime rates are 13% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Morris Heights is 12% lower than the New York average
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Morris Heights, New York, NY Neighborhood Review 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) I have lived in Morris Heights during my early teenage years after just moving to New York City with my family. I still clearly remember the distinct boundaries that have defined this neighborhood of the Bronx. The Harlem River, I-95, Jerome Avenue and 179th Street clearly lay ou ...Read More t the borders of this neighborhood. As a teenager living in Morris Heights, I enjoyed that convenient location that is only minutes away from some of New York City's top attractions.

I vividly remember my exciting walks to Yankee Stadium on game day. To beat the crowds of the subway, I simply walked along with family and friends to enjoy great MLB action literally in my backyard. Additionally, the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Gardens also attracted my family and plenty of my neighbors from Morris Heights. It was only about a 30 minute walk or a 20 minute MTA bus ride between my apartment complex and these wonderful family friendly attractions. The heavily urbanized character of Morris Heights is somewhat of a double edged sword. One on hand, there is plenty of affordable housing in high rising apartment complexes. Some of these buildings have been converted to condominiums with waterfront views over the Harlem River and the Hudson River. On the other had, there is an overcrowding issue and a feel of being trapped in an urban jungle full of brick and concrete. Located just across Morris Heights, Harlem River Park offers green space in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the Bronx. This waterfront area attracts plenty of visitors since Morris Heights had limited large green spaces that are mostly playgrounds near some of the housing projects.

The shopping and dining experience in Morris Heights is typical of most NYC neighborhoods. Busy streets such as Jerome Avenue are lined with small family owned businesses such as delis, bodegas, convenience stores and ethnic restaurants. It is quite a contrast to any shopping and eating experience in a suburban upstate New York setting where I would later move to from Morris Heights. With multiple subway stations in Morris Heights and the George Washington Bridge just minutes away, getting around this neighborhood by car and public transportation is never a big problem. However, parallel parking a vehicle in the streets of Morris Heights is a major issue. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Morris Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Morton Playground
      Galileo Park
      Beanstalk Playground
      Hayden Lord Park
      Unknown Name
      Brandt Park
      University Park
      Cedar Playground

      Entertainment

      Hall of Fame Playhouse
      O'Side Restaurant & Lounge
      Opus
      Loews Paradise Theater
      Joker Stairs
      Alpine Theatre
      Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
      United Palace

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Ming Wong
      McDonald's
      Texas Chicken & Burgers
      Unknown Name
      Little Caesars
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Morris Heights? Of all people who commute, 65.5% take public transportation in Morris Heights.
      Drive to Work
      14%

      39% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      66%

      37% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Morris Heights? The cost of living in Morris Heights is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than New York.
      Morris Heights
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      New York
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Morris Heights? Morris Heights crime rates are 3,273, which are 52% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,273 per 100k people

      41% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      41% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      35%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Morris Heights? The median income in Morris Heights is $39,507 which is 35% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $39,50729% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,03443% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      100% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Morris Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.

      B Housing

      What are Morris Heights home prices? Morris Heights home prices are $453,080 - which is 58% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $453,080145% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47355% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      10%

      84% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Morris Heights have good schools? The Morris Heights graduation rate is 63% - which is 24% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      25% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Morris Heights a good place to live? Morris Heights has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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