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Bay Ridge

New York, NY

Ranked #1 of 197 for living here. Walker's paradise — walk score 96. 10 public schools inside the area.

Bay Ridge, New York, NY
48°FCloudy|Nov 12, 2026
Population
68K
Bay Ridge
Median Home Price
$1,299,000
Area ZIP codes
Median Rent (1BR)
$2,500
Area ZIP codes
Cost of Living
7% below
New York median rent
Job Growth
+0.2%
Metro, to September 2026
Walkability
Walker's Paradise
96 / 100

Homes for Sale in Bay Ridge

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Median price
$1,299,000
For sale in area ZIPs
514
Typical days listed
212 days

Active listings and ZIP medians from RentCast, as of 2026-11-12. Each opens the home on Zillow. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Apartments for Rent in Bay Ridge

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Median rent (1BR)
$2,500
Median rent (2BR)
$2,895
Rentals in area ZIPs
106

Active rentals and ZIP medians from RentCast. Confirm rent and availability on the listing. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.

Schools & Day Care in Bay Ridge

Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Bay Ridge.

Public Schools

New York City Public Schools inside Bay Ridge.

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SchoolStandingGradesDistance
Fort Hamilton High SchoolBay Ridge9-120.5 mi
High School Of Telecommunication Arts And TechnologyBay Ridge9-120.7 mi
Ps 102 Bayview (The)Bay RidgeK-50.5 mi
Ps/Is 104 Fort Hamilton School (The)Bay RidgeK-80.6 mi
Ps/Is 30 Mary White OvingtonBay RidgeK-80.5 mi

The district publishes annual School Quality Reports detailing student population demographics, survey responses, and unadjusted performance scale metrics. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Private Schools

Private schools inside Bay Ridge.

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None held here.

U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.

Higher Education

The largest colleges within four miles of Bay Ridge.

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None held here.

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.

Care & Essentials Near Bay Ridge

The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.

Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.

Local & National Moving Companies

Movers serving Bay Ridge, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.

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National and Interstate Moving Companies

For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.

  • United Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Mayflower Transit
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Allied Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • North American Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Atlas Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Bekins Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Wheaton World Wide Moving
    Interstate household-goods carrier
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • National Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Arpin Van Lines
    Interstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com states
    Across state lines (federal household-goods authority)
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • International Van Lines
    Interstate household-goods carrier
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • JK Moving Services
    Interstate household-goods carrier
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
    Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
    3 licensed companies in New York on the federal record
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
    Franchise network · each location licensed on its own
    1 licensed company in New York on the federal record
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Bellhop
    Moving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriers
    Its own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contract
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
    Interstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a broker
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • Roadway Moving
    Interstate household-goods carrier
    Across state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026

Moving Containers and Freight Services

Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.

  • U-Pack
    Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
    Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • PODS
    Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
    Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • U-Haul U-Box
    Moving containers · run by state companies
    1 licensed company in New York on the federal record
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
  • 1-800-PACK-RAT
    Moving containers · you pack and load, they move the container
    Across state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.
    Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026

FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are New York's; movers working only inside NY are licensed by the state and not listed here.

Why People Love Bay Ridge

Where this area scores highest.

Parks & Green Space
Great Dining
Nightlife
Walkable Streets
Easy Transit
Family Friendly
Culture & Attractions

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Neighborhood Intelligence™

87
Excellent
#1 of 197 in New York
Very High confidence
Safety71/100
Attractions88/100
Data confidence91/100
Safety score
7.1 /10
  • • 30% less crime than the city average
  • • Watch for: motor vehicle theft

Safety data through 2026-09-30.

Crime Snapshot

Compared to the New York average, per resident.

Overall Crime
-30%
Lower
Violent Crime
-44%
Lower
Property Crime
-30%
Lower
Crime trend (incidents per month, last 12 months)
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Official police incident data.

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Walkability & Lifestyle

Walkability
96/100
Walker's Paradise
Dining & Food
96/100
Excellent
Nightlife
98/100
Excellent
Parks & Outdoors
96/100
Excellent
Transit Access
88/100
Very Good
Family
90/100
Excellent
Walkability96/100
Dining & Food96/100
Nightlife98/100
Parks & Outdoors96/100
Transit Access88/100
Family90/100

Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.

Pros & Cons

  • Crime 30% lower than the city average
  • Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 96)
  • Strong transit (88/100)
  • Plenty of parks and green space
  • Great dining
  • Vibrant nightlife
  • Elevated motor vehicle theft risk

Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.

Quick Facts

Location
New York, NY
ZIP Codes
11209, 11220, 11228
Area
2.21 sq mi
Population
68,349
Median Home Price
$1,299,000
Median Rent
$2,975/mo
Neighborhood Score
87 / 100
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