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Is Mount Hope (The Bronx) safe?

The Bronx, New York · safety score updated nightly

50out of 100

Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

VibeLoco rates Mount Hope (The Bronx) as “Caution”.

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Gogo's take on Mount Hope (The Bronx)

“Go with care. Mount Hope is a bustling, predominantly residential West Bronx neighborhood with rich Dominican culinary options and historic architecture, but it faces persistent challenges with street crime and elevated poverty. Visitors should stick to well-lit commercial avenues during daytime hours and exercise heightened situational awareness after dark.”

About the area

Mount Hope is a densely populated West Bronx neighborhood situated along the historic Grand Concourse and Jerome Avenue corridors. Characterized by pre-war apartment buildings, elevated subway tracks, and lively neighborhood bodegas, it offers an authentic urban rhythm alongside vibrant Dominican food culture. However, local crime indices remain higher than citywide averages, necessitating standard urban caution.

  • Dense Urban
  • Lively Dominican Culture
  • Transit-Oriented
  • Historic Architecture

Walking and biking in Mount Hope (The Bronx)

Walk score: 96/100 · Bike score: 62/100

Citi Bike stations are available across the neighborhood, though dedicated bike lanes are sparse and cycling on hilly, congested streets requires vigilance.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Vibrant Caribbean and Latin American culinary scene along East Burnside Avenue and Jerome Avenue
  • Direct and fast subway connectivity to Midtown Manhattan via the B, D, and 4 trains
  • Impressive Art Deco and pre-war apartment architecture along the Grand Concourse

Cons

  • Significantly elevated violent and property crime rates compared to national and NYC averages
  • High local poverty rate exceeding 30%, with lower median household incomes and limited commercial investment
  • Congested street traffic, frequent double-parking, and high ambient noise from the elevated train line and Cross Bronx Expressway

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, mostly concentrated around major subway entrances on Jerome Avenue and beneath elevated train tracks, where panhandling is relatively common.

What Mount Hope (The Bronx) is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Active and generally safe with school commuters, workers heading to the subway, and bustling local bakeries.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Energetic with high foot traffic on commercial streets, though visitors should remain attentive to bags and phones in crowds.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Streets remain busy near subway stations, but ambient safety declines as side streets empty out.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Risk increases significantly; loitering and street crimes occur more frequently, so walking alone is not recommended.

Transit, parking and getting around

MTA New York City Transit serves the area via the 4 train along Jerome Avenue (Burnside Ave station) and the B/D lines along the Grand Concourse (Tremont Ave and 174th-175th Sts stations), supplemented by the Bx1, Bx2, Bx40, and Bx42 bus lines.

Street parking is notoriously difficult due to extreme residential density and alternate-side parking rules; paid commercial garages exist along major corridors but cost $15 to $25 per day.

Things to do in Mount Hope (The Bronx)

  • Admire the historic Art Deco facades and classic Bronx urban planning along the Grand Concourse
  • Sample authentic Dominican specialties like mofongo and chicharron along East Burnside Avenue
  • Visit nearby Echo Park for green space and views of the surrounding West Bronx hills

Local favorites

  • El Valle Seafood Restaurant · Dominican Restaurant · 4.1★ (820)
    A neighborhood fixture serving hearty Dominican staples, fresh seafood, and mofongo in generous portions.
  • Liberato Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 4.2★ (650)
    Casual, enduring dining spot known for traditional Latin breakfasts, roasted meats, and plantain dishes.
  • Pikalo Empanadas · Latin American Eatery · 4.4★ (430)
    Popular quick-service stop famous for made-to-order savory empanadas with a wide variety of fillings.

Neighborhoods near Mount Hope (The Bronx)

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Common questions about Mount Hope (The Bronx)

Is Mount Hope (The Bronx) safe to walk at night?

Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.

Is Mount Hope (The Bronx) a good place to live?

On safety, Mount Hope (The Bronx) scores 50/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.

How walkable is Mount Hope (The Bronx)?

Walk score 96/100 and bike score 62/100. Most errands can be done on foot.

Which areas near Mount Hope (The Bronx) are safer?

University Heights (North)-Fordham (54) score higher nearby.

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