Is Hunts Point Safe? Bronx Livability, Crime & Rent
Hunts Point works if you value community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure, not a polished residential product.
Hunts Point at a glance
- Borough
- Bronx
- Livability score
- 3.5/10
- Borough rank (NYC Open Data guides)
- #18 of 22
- Safety verdict
- High Activity Area
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 3,533
- ZIP codes
- 10474 (77%), 10459 (23%)Share of residential units, NYC PLUTO 26v2
- Subway stations
- 1 (Hunts Point Av)
- Data updated
- 2026-09-14
Is Hunts Point Safe?
Hunts Point, Bronx scores 3.5/10 for overall livability, ranking #18 of 22 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Hunts Point works if you value community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure, not a polished residential product.
The livability score draws on HPD housing violations, subway access, NYC Parks' tree inventory and parks, and 311 noise complaints per resident from NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically rather than live. It does not include crime; NYPD complaint and shooting figures are on the Hunts Point safety page. Safety varies by block — check a specific Hunts Point address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Practical measures HPD housing violations per residential lot over the last 12 months (higher = fewer violations). Borough medians are computed across DwellCheck's Bronx neighborhood guides.
Neighborhood Character
Hunts Point isn't polished—it's purposeful. You're living in the South Bronx's industrial heart, where the world's largest food distribution center runs 24/7 and the Bronx River forms your eastern boundary. This is a neighborhood shaped by function: working waterfront, active rail lines, and the genuine infrastructure that feeds the region. But beneath that utilitarian surface sits a tight-knit community with a thriving arts ecosystem anchored by organizations like Rocking the Boat and the Point CDC, where creative culture thrives in the margins.
You'll experience Hunts Point as residential blocks punctuated by industrial activity. Trees are sparse by city standards (1.8/10 tree density, 105 trees per 200m). Barretto Point Park, Julio Carballo Fields, Joseph Rodman Drake Park, Garrison Park, and Hunts Point Playground are the largest parks, and the 3 nearest average 281 meters from the neighborhood's center, giving you actual green space access. Transit runs through the 6 train at Hunts Point Av, with a commute score of 3/10. The tradeoff is straightforward: lower outdoor amenity variety (5.8/10) and a neighborhood still defined by what it produces rather than what it consumes.
Livability & Restoration
Trees
105 trees
Expected in a 200m circle (NYC Parks tree inventory) | Density: 1.8/10 (city percentile)
In Toronto, 10 more trees on a city block went with a rise in self-rated health comparable to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015, Scientific Reports). In a cross-sectional study of London boroughs, each additional street tree per km of street went with 1.18 fewer antidepressant prescriptions per 1,000 residents (Taylor et al., 2015, Landscape and Urban Planning).
Park Access
8 parks
NYC Parks properties inside the neighborhood | largest: Barretto Point Park | nearest to the center: Hunts Point Playground, 249m | 3 nearest average 281m from the neighborhood's center
Acoustic Quality
2/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Environmental noise exposure increases the occurrence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease; WHO's night-noise guidelines call average outdoor night noise above 55 dB increasingly dangerous for public health (Basner et al., 2014, The Lancet).
What is the ART Score?
ART stands for Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989) — the framework environmental psychologists use to measure whether a place helps your brain recover from mental fatigue, or pushes it deeper into overload. Cities deplete directed attention (the effortful focus you use at work); exposure to restorative environments replenishes it.
DwellCheck uses the idea in two separate places, and they measure different things. The neighborhood ART score below comes from neighborhood-wide data: up to 5 points from tree density (a city percentile) and up to 5 from how few 311 noise complaints there are per resident. An address report has no ART score. It runs the Wellness checks below, and their points go into the address’s overall score.
More than a point below the Bronx median: sparser trees, more noise complaints per resident, or both.
What an address report checks instead (Wellness)
- ±Sensory environment. A calm score minus a busy score, each starting at 50. Busy: a firehouse within 100m (+15) or 200m (+8), and 311 noise complaints within 200m over 6 months (15+ adds 5, 40+ adds 12, 80+ adds 20, and 3 more at 20+ complaints that include vehicle or street noise). Calm: a library (+15), community garden (+12) or public plaza or atrium (POPS; +15 indoor, +8 outdoor) within 200m, and a park within 300m (+10; +15 at 1+ acre; +20 at 5+ acres). A difference of +20 or more adds 8 points; −10 to −29 costs 2; −30 or less costs 4. Bars, museums, tourists and foot traffic are not counted.
- +Third places (Oldenburg, 1989). Public libraries, public plazas and atriums (POPS) and community gardens within 400m: 1–2 add 5 points, 3 or more add 10. Cafés and community centers are not counted. In a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies, loneliness or social isolation went with a 29% higher risk of incident coronary heart disease (Valtorta et al., 2016, Heart).
- 0Street vitality (Jacobs, 1961). Permitted block parties, farmers markets and similar community events in the borough over the past 12 months. The event data has no coordinates, so this is a borough-wide count shown for context. It doesn’t change the score.
Health mechanism. The theory holds that natural settings let directed attention recover. The evidence is mixed: a systematic review of 31 studies (Ohly et al., 2016, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B) found that time in natural environments improved 3 of 13 pooled attention measures (Digit Span Forward, Digit Span Backward and Trail Making Test B) and showed no marked benefit on the other 10.
Theoretical foundations. Kaplan & Kaplan (1989), The Experience of Nature; Jacobs (1961), The Death and Life of Great American Cities; Oldenburg (1989), The Great Good Place.
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
3/10
Borough median: 5/10
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
105
Trees expected in a 200m circle
Tree Density
1.8/10
835 trees per km² in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees); city percentile, 1 = sparsest
Largest Parks In or Near the Neighborhood
- Barretto Point Park
- Julio Carballo Fields
- Joseph Rodman Drake Park & Enslaved African Burial Ground
- Garrison Park
- Hunts Point Playground
Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Hunts Point Playground, about 249m. The 3 nearest NYC Parks properties average 281m from the center (approximate park centers, not entrances).
Practical Living
Practical (HPD violations): 4/10 (Bronx median 4). It measures HPD housing violations per residential lot over the last 12 months (higher = fewer violations).
Building Mix (Residential Tax Lots)
Share of the 569 residential tax lots in the neighborhood by PLUTO building class (NYC Department of City Planning).
Who Hunts Point Is For
Community-minded renters and buyers
The Point CDC and Rocking the Boat create real cultural infrastructure. You're joining an active neighborhood, not just occupying space.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Genuine arts and community infrastructure
Rocking the Boat, the Point CDC, and other grassroots organizations create programming, employment, and cultural activities. This isn't performative gentrification; it's existing community strength.
Park access within walking distance
Largest parks: Barretto Point Park, Julio Carballo Fields, Joseph Rodman Drake Park, Garrison Park, and Hunts Point Playground; the 3 nearest average 281 meters from the neighborhood's center. You have legitimate outdoor options.
Trade-offs
Industrial activity defines the neighborhood's character and rhythm
The Hunts Point Market operates 24/7. You'll hear trucks, forklifts, and distribution center activity. This isn't a quiet neighborhood.
Below-median outdoor score
5.8/10 outdoor score, below the borough median of 6.7.
Industrial land use constrains retail and dining options
You're not getting a vibrant commercial strip. Food options cluster around market-adjacent vendors and bodega culture, not restaurants or shops.
Waterfront access is partial, not panoramic
The Bronx River runs alongside, but this is an active working waterfront—not a destination park with views and seating. Greenway access exists but is functional, not recreational.
Air and noise quality reflects industrial function
Truck traffic, distribution center operations, and rail activity mean this isn't a peaceful residential setting. Problematic if you prioritize quiet.
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Search an Address in Hunts PointFrequently Asked Questions about Hunts Point
1Is Hunts Point safe?
By NYPD data, Hunts Point is rated "High Activity Area", with the highest crime rate per resident of the 22 Bronx neighborhoods we track. 3,533 crime incidents and 3 shooting incidents over the past 12 months. See the safety page for the full breakdown.
2What is the average rent in Hunts Point?
Rents in Hunts Point, Bronx vary significantly by building and apartment type. Market pricing isn't aggregated for this neighborhood yet; use DwellCheck to research specific addresses for HPD registration, HPD violations, and other building-level records. DwellCheck doesn't show rent-stabilization status; request the apartment's rent history from DHCR for that.
3How is transit access in Hunts Point?
Hunts Point has a commute score of 3/10. 1 subway stations serve the area: Hunts Point Av.
4What are the best streets in Hunts Point?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is Hunts Point known for?
Hunts Point sits in Bronx and ranks #18 of 22 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on DwellCheck's livability score (3.5/10). It's served by 1 subway station (Hunts Point Av). Hunts Point works if you value community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure, not a polished residential product.
6What is it like to live in Hunts Point?
DwellCheck scores Hunts Point, Bronx from NYC Open Data on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot over the last 12 months (higher = fewer violations)), commute (subway stations and lines in the neighborhood), ART (tree density and 311 noise complaints per resident), outdoor (trees and park proximity). Hunts Point's composite is 3.5/10. Hunts Point works if you value community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure, not a polished residential product. For the block-by-block view, run any specific Hunts Point address through DwellCheck.
7Where is Hunts Point?
Hunts Point is in the Bronx, New York City. DwellCheck maps it to the Hunts Point Neighborhood Tabulation Area (BX0201), which falls in the Census tabulation area that approximates Bronx Community District 2 (Longwood-Hunts Point). Its main ZIP codes are 10474 and 10459. Subway stations in the neighborhood include Hunts Point Av.
8What ZIP code is Hunts Point in?
Hunts Point spans ZIP codes 10474 (77% of residential units) and 10459 (23%). Shares are of the 6,410 residential units in the Hunts Point Neighborhood Tabulation Area (BX0201), from NYC PLUTO 26v2 tax-lot records.
9Can you walk around Hunts Point at night?
Hunts Point is classified as "High Activity Area" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 3 shooting incidents and 3,533 total crime incidents. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
10Is Hunts Point dangerous?
By NYPD data, Hunts Point is rated "High Activity Area", with the highest crime rate per resident of the 22 Bronx neighborhoods we track. 3,533 crime incidents over 12 months. Block-level risk varies; check the address-level safety score for any specific street or building.
11What parts of Hunts Point should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD crime complaints within a 300m radius of the building over the latest 12 months of published data and compares that count with the borough average.
12Is Hunts Point a good place to live?
Hunts Point scores 3.5/10 for overall livability and has the highest crime rate per resident of the 22 Bronx neighborhoods we track. Hunts Point works if you value community authenticity over quiet and amenities—you're getting real neighborhood infrastructure, not a polished residential product. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers each prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality).
13What does the 3.5 composite score mean for me?
It reflects weak ART/Livability (1.4) and commute (3/10) scores, with practical at the borough median (4). You're getting a functional neighborhood, not a lifestyle package.
14Why is the outdoor score only 5.8/10 when there are parks nearby?
The outdoor score combines tree density and distance to parks: 105 trees per 200m and the 3 nearest parks averaging 281 meters from the neighborhood's center.
15Which 6 train stop should I use for commuting?
Hunts Point Av is a local stop. It is the only subway station inside the neighborhood.
16Is 105 trees per 200m actually good?
Not by city standards: 105 trees per 200m puts Hunts Point at 1.8/10 on tree density among the neighborhoods DwellCheck tracks.
17What's the noise reality here?
The Hunts Point Market runs 24/7, meaning truck traffic peaks overnight and early morning. Trains run regularly. If you're sensitive to ambient industrial noise, test the location at different times before committing.
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