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Brooklyn neighborhoods

53 neighborhoods in Brooklyn, each scored on nine family signals. Park Slope leads for overall family fit (67/100); the safest is South Williamsburg, the most affordable is Canarsie and the best-connected is Brooklyn Heights.

The best in Brooklyn, by priority

67/100
Best overall for familiesPark Slope
See the neighborhood: Park SlopeSee the full ranking: Families in Brooklyn

Collections in Brooklyn

Lists picked by a stated rule — each says exactly how we chose. None of them is a ranking.

Schools · 33 in Brooklyn

Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students

  • A public zoned school serving some of grades K–8.
  • An Economic Need Index of 60 or more (the city's measure of how many students face economic hardship).
  • Average ELA and math proficiency on the New York State tests at least 10 points above its district's average.
See all 33: Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students in BrooklynMethodology→
Neighborhoods · 13 in Brooklyn

Affordable family neighborhoods with a school that beats its district

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • Median asking rent below the median of residential neighborhoods.
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
  • At least one zoned school that beats its district while serving high-need students, zoned to it or located in it.
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Neighborhoods · 9 in Brooklyn

Family neighborhoods where no single group is a majority

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • No census group makes up 50% or more of residents. The five groups: Hispanic or Latino of any race, and non-Hispanic White, Black, Asian and all others (American Community Survey 2018–2022, table B03002).
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
See all 9: Family neighborhoods where no single group is a majority in BrooklynMethodology→
High school programs · 18 in Brooklyn

High school programs with more seats per applicant

  • 2 or fewer applicants per seat, from the city's published seats and applicant counts.
  • Fewer applicants per seat means more room, not a better program.
See all 18: High school programs with more seats per applicant in BrooklynMethodology→
Schools · 54 in Brooklyn

Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly

  • No student group makes up 50% or more of enrollment (Asian, Black, Hispanic, White, multiracial and Native American, from the city's school demographics).
  • Family satisfaction on the 2025 NYC School Survey at or above the median of rated schools.
  • At least 30 family responses, so a tiny sample doesn't qualify.
See all 54: Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly in BrooklynMethodology→

Every Brooklyn neighborhood

All 53 residential neighborhoods in Brooklyn, A–Z. Each page carries its own schools, safety and cost-of-living scores, transit, parks, and the family-fit read.

Brooklyn, A–Z53

Schools in Brooklyn

Frequently Asked Questions

How many neighborhoods are in Brooklyn?
We track 53 residential neighborhoods in Brooklyn, each with its own schools, safety, transit, parks, and cost of living. Every one is listed on this page.
What is the best neighborhood in Brooklyn for families?
Park Slope ranks highest for overall family fit (67/100), ahead of Dyker Heights. The best fit depends on your family, so rank Brooklyn's neighborhoods by safety, schools, affordability, transit, things to do, or health.
What is the safest neighborhood in Brooklyn?
South Williamsburg scores highest for safety in Brooklyn (94/100). The safety score counts NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.

Which of these fits your family?

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