Bronx County, New York: commercial real estate data.
Bronx County, New York had an estimated 1,384,724 residents on July 1, 2024, down 6.0 percent since the 2020 census base of 1,472,645, across 42 square miles. County output reached $58.32 bn in 2024, 18,674 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 612 7(a) approvals worth $233.2 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Bronx County
How many people live in Bronx County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-20241,404,779
- Households534,100
- Average household size2.63
- Median household income$48,676
- Median age36.0
- Median gross rent$1,458 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$529,500
- Home value to household income10.9 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income35.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher22.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree8.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over930,631
- Population under 18341,492
- Share under 1824.3 percent
- Population 65 and over203,214
- Share 65 and over14.5 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 64860,073
- Civilian labor force638,441
- Unemployment rate11.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over60.0 percent
- Rank by population among New York counties5th of 62
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included29th of 3,222
Bronx County is the 5th largest of 62 New York counties by population. A median home costs 10.9 times median household income, which is severely unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.3 percent against 14.5 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Bronx County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 20241,384,724
- Census 2020 base population1,472,645
- Population change since the 2020 census base-5.97 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20249,458
- Births, 202416,901
- Deaths, 202410,158
- Natural change, 20246,743
- Net domestic migration, 2024-25,698
- Net international migration, 202428,403
- Total net migration, 20242,705
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-172,136
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents3044th of 3,144
The county has lost 5.97 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Bronx County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving20,411
- People arriving, from those returns33,722
- Tax returns filed by households leaving44,740
- Net household movement-24,329
- Adjusted gross income arriving$927.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-1.56 bn
- Average income of an arriving household$45,416
- Average income of a leaving household$55,557
- Largest single originNew York County (5,617 households)
- Largest single destinationWestchester County (5,514 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York County | 5,617 | 9,301 | $279.3 m |
| Kings County | 2,319 | 3,840 | $98.9 m |
| Westchester County | 2,139 | 3,551 | $113.8 m |
| Queens County | 2,096 | 3,517 | $93.3 m |
| Essex County | 326 | 563 | $11.9 m |
| Hudson County | 303 | 470 | $13.2 m |
| Bergen County | 278 | 460 | $16.9 m |
| Nassau County | 257 | 400 | $14.3 m |
Households arriving report $10,141 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is New York County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Bronx County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$58.32 bn
- County GDP, 2023$55.22 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20245.6 percent
- GDP change over five years24.9 percent
- Rank by GDP among the New York areas BEA publishes9th of 62
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes103rd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$41,518
Output grew 5.6 percent in the latest year and 24.9 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Bronx County
- Covered employment, annual average332,669
- Establishments reporting20,374
- Average annual pay$70,650
- Average weekly wage$1,359
- Health care and social assistance, employment103,739
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$67,682
- Retail trade, employment28,922
- Retail trade, average annual pay$39,892
- Educational services, employment18,130
- Educational services, average annual pay$80,832
- Accommodation and food services, employment16,505
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$32,397
- Wholesale trade, employment11,776
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment11,494
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 103,739 | 2,614 | $67,682 |
| Retail trade | 28,922 | 3,484 | $39,892 |
| Educational services | 18,130 | 342 | $80,832 |
| Accommodation and food services | 16,505 | 1,901 | $32,397 |
| Wholesale trade | 11,776 | 598 | $80,761 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 11,494 | 643 | $47,709 |
| Construction | 10,966 | 1,356 | $92,315 |
| Other services, except public administration | 10,657 | 1,921 | $40,872 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 103,739 jobs, 31.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Bronx County?
- Establishments, all industries18,674
- Employment at those establishments285,540
- Annual payroll$15.98 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents13.3
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Bronx County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20246,929
- Declared construction value permitted$1.05 bn
- Single family units authorized8
- Multifamily units authorized6,921
- Multifamily share of units99.9 percent
- Average declared value per unit$151,631
- Units authorized per 1,000 households13.0
Multifamily is 99.9 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is being built for renters rather than buyers.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Bronx County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded612
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$233.2 m
- Average 7(a) approval$381,088
- Median 7(a) approval$100,000
- 10th percentile approval$20,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,000,000
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)5,135
- Jobs per approval8.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active74
- Distinct industries receiving approvals210
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer7.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms47
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter559
- Franchise loans25
- Franchise share of approvals4.1 percent
- Leading industry by approval countSupermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores (33)
- Most active lenderTD Bank, National Association (164)
- 504 approvals recorded98
- 504 gross approval dollars$127.1 m
- Average 504 approval$1,297,041
- Median 504 approval$875,500
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval13.2
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved10.2
- Most active CDCEmpire State Certified Development Corporation (57)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$360.3 m
The average approval of $381,088 sits well above the median of $100,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 7.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Bronx County
Do SBA loans in Bronx County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded99
- Paid in full67
- Charged off32
- Charge-off rate on resolved loans32.3 percent
- Status: Exempt from disclosure369
- Status: Charged off32
- Status: Cancelled117
- Status: Paid in full67
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed27
Of the 99 loans that have reached a final outcome, 32.3 percent were charged off. This is computed only over resolved loans, because a loan still running has not yet succeeded or failed and counting it either way would be wrong.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Bronx County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Bronx, approvals609
- New York, approvals1
- Yonkers, approvals1
- Monroe Township, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 609 | $232,607,300 |
| New York | 1 | $438,500 |
| Yonkers | 1 | $100,000 |
| Monroe Township | 1 | $80,000 |
Bronx accounts for 609 approvals against 1 in New York. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Bronx County?
- Land area42 sq mi
- Rank by land area among New York counties61st of 62
- Width, east to west8.8 mi
- Height, north to south9 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary4
- Residents per square mile of land33,447
- Establishments per square mile444.62
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Bronx County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book1
- Of those, participating in the NFIP1
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Bronx County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The EPA places Bronx County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-20241,404,779
- Households534,100
- Average household size2.63
- Median household income$48,676
- Median age36.0
Common questions
Bronx County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Bronx County, New York?
The Census Bureau estimates 1,384,724 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 1,404,779, in 534,100 households, ranking 5th of 62 New York counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Bronx County's population growing?
The population has fallen 5.97 percent since the 2020 census base of 1,472,645, to 1,384,724 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 16,901 births against 10,158 deaths, with net migration of 2,705. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Bronx County?
$48,676. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $529,500, which is 10.9 times income, and median gross rent is $1,458 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Bronx County?
18,674 establishments, employing 285,540 people with an annual payroll of $15.98 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Bronx County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 103,739 jobs, 31.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 332,669 jobs at an average annual pay of $70,650, or $1,359 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Bronx County?
612 7(a) approvals totaling $233.2 m since FY2020, across 74 lenders, with a median approval of $100,000, plus 98 504 approvals worth $127.1 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
Do SBA loans in Bronx County get paid back?
Of the 99 loans that have reached a final outcome, 67 were paid in full and 32 charged off, a charge-off rate of 32.3 percent. Loans still running are excluded, because they have not yet succeeded or failed.
How many building permits were issued in Bronx County?
6,929 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $1.05 bn. Multifamily was 99.9 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Bronx County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Bronx County come from?
The largest single origin is New York County, with 5,617 households. Arriving households report an average income of $45,416 against $55,557 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Bronx County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Bronx County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Bronx.
1 Census place lies wholly or partly in Bronx County. It carries enough published place level data for a page of its own and is linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | city | 8,483,844 | 1 | 14.0 percent here, 36.3 percent Queens County, 23.4 percent Kings County, 17.0 percent Richmond County, 9.4 percent New York County |
A further 611 of the county's 612 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Bronx County, the largest being Bronx (609), Yonkers (1), Monroe Township (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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