Fordham, New York, NY10458

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$403,000
5.5% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$42,100
24.1% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
111
38.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
0.2%
Median Rent
$3,200
8.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,500
9.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,750
33.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,450
5.2% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Fordham, New York, NY

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fordham, New York, NY is 111. This is a decrease of -38.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$209,0004.0%
Listing Count
4671.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.1%71.0%
Days on Market
111-38.0%
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Demographics — Fordham, New York, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fordham, New York, NY has a population of 78,700, which has decreased by -6.2% over the past 5 years. Fordham, New York, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
78,700-6.2%
% Under 18
25.0%-7.7%
% Seniors
10.5%34.6%
% WFH
9.5%171.4%
% w/ College Degree
16.1%12.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fordham, New York, NY is a predominantly hispanic area, with 70.2% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 0.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fordham, New York, NY is black, making up 18.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 40.7% of the population in Fordham, New York, NY, and this percentage has increased by 0.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
7.6%-8.4%
% Black
18.3%-8.0%
% Hispanic
70.2%0.6%
% Asian
3.8%26.7%
% Foreign Born
40.7%0.2%
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Mortgage and Risk — Fordham, New York, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 59 mortgage originations in Fordham, New York, NY, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fordham, New York, NY. Investor activity is low, as 15.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
59
% Conventional Loans
92.0%
% Government Loans
8.0%
% Investor Loans
15.0%
% Second Loans
2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
17.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fordham, New York, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fordham, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 22.2%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Fordham, New York, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
6,275
Total Units Section 8
6,114
% Rentals under Section 8
22.2%
% Occupied Section 8
87.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$250$2,500$2,250
2 Bedroom-$1,260$3,750$2,490
3 Bedroom-$350$3,450$3,100
4 Bedroom-$1,250$4,600$3,350

Affordability — Fordham, New York, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio10.3
Median Home Price$403,000
Median Household Income$42,100

Fordham, New York, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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