Living in Fordham
Fordham is a large place in New York, United States, home to 94,678 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 6%, #201 of 3,933), digital natives (top 7%, #305 of 4,750), city lovers (top 8%, #288 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Fordham
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Fordham ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 17 | #11,420 of 11,898 | #867 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,842 of 9,771 | #520 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 16 | #7,799 of 8,006 | #567 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 22 | #6,048 of 6,237 | #434 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #6,854 of 9,474 | #610 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,475 of 9,474 | #635 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,672 of 10,762 | #494 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,580 of 4,537 | #185 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,252 of 4,444 | #157 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,241 of 3,053 | #142 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,252 of 7,271 | #371 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #2,966 of 6,227 | #280 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #201 of 3,933 | #42 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #239 of 2,119 | #15 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,575 of 8,006 | #429 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,147 of 12,111 | #640 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #288 of 4,114 | #50 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #3,425 of 7,271 | #339 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,525 of 9,474 | #548 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,156 of 18,063 | #1051 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #7,527 of 16,523 | #855 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,598 of 18,063 | #1028 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,236 of 16,523 | #488 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,864 of 21,167 | #231 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,846 of 12,111 | #580 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,708 of 6,413 | #443 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 54 | #5,743 of 12,111 | #490 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #305 of 4,750 | #36 of 341 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.