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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Fordham vs Tremont

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Bronx

Fordham

Bronx

Tremont

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Tremont has the lower median sale price at $537K vs $662K in Fordham.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Tremont offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$662K
$537K
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
19
4
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
6
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricFordhamTremont
Median Sale Price$662,107$537,499.5
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,014.5$2,222.5
Active Listings194
Rental Inventory2020
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share15.8%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume63
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+0.9%-5.4%
YoY Inventory Change+46.2%-33.3%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Both Fordham and Tremont saw prices shift 0.0% over the past year. Comparable year-over-year movement suggests both markets are tracking similar citywide conditions.

Neighborhood Profiles

Fordham

Fordham centers on the Grand Concourse and Fordham Road, one of the Bronx's busiest commercial corridors, with six-story Art Deco apartment buildings, prewar walk-ups, and brick rowhomes lining the surrounding residential streets. The B and D trains at Fordham Road, the 4 train on the Jerome Avenue Line, and Metro-North at Fordham Station provide multiple transit options. The New York Botanical Garden's 250 acres and the Bronx Zoo border the neighborhood, and Fordham University's Gothic campus occupies the historic Rose Hill Manor at its center.

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Tremont

Tremont is a central Bronx neighborhood of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, Art Deco-era co-ops along the Grand Concourse, and scattered two-family homes on side streets. The B/D trains at Tremont Avenue and the 4 train at nearby Burnside Avenue provide subway access to Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between Crotona Park and the Grand Concourse Historic District.

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Transit Access

Fordham

No subway data available

Tremont

No subway data available

Active Listings

Fordham for sale

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Tremont for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Fordham vs Tremont: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Fordham and Tremont both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Fordham and Tremont generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)FordhamTremont
Median Sale Price$662,107$537,499.5
Median Rent$2,014.5/mo$2,222.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%0.0%
Average Days on Market0 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham cheaper than Tremont?
Tremont is more affordable, with a median sale price of $537,499.5 vs $662,107 in Fordham. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Fordham or Tremont?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Fordham or Tremont?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Fordham and Tremont both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Fordham or Tremont?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Fordham and Tremont gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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