Co-op City vs Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
Co-op City (Bronx) and Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Co-op City scores higher on Safety and Activities; Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village leads on Neighborhood Character and Health. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Co-op City | Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 44/100 | 51/100 (leads) |
| Families | 10/100 | 20/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 76/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 23/100 (leads) | 17/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 7/100 | 35/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 16/100 | 20/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 87/100 (leads) | 74/100 |
| Health | 56/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 13/100 (leads) | 6/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Co-op City | Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 70–72 min | 63–68 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 78–80 min | 67–73 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 76–79 min | 63–67 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 74–76 min | 68–73 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 70–72 min (leads) | 74–77 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 88–90 min | 64–70 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 72–75 min | 56–58 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 94–97 min | 29–32 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 59–64 min (leads) | 62–65 min |
| To Fordham | 45–47 min (leads) | 89–94 min |
Typical transit and walking time, leaving between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on a weekday, from each neighborhood's population center; the shorter trip leads. From MTA, NYC DOT and NYC Ferry schedules, so no delays or crowding. Streets © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Co-op City or Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village better for families?
- Co-op City and Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village each suit different families. Co-op City leads on Safety, Activities, and Schools, while Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village leads on Neighborhood Character, Health, and Affordability. What's "better" depends on what you prioritize — safety, schools, affordability, or transit. Our neighborhood search can rank them by your own weights.
- How do Co-op City and Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village compare on safety and schools?
- Co-op City: 87/100 safety, 23/100 schools. Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: 74/100 safety, 17/100 schools.
- Are Co-op City and Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Co-op City stands out on Safety, Activities, and Schools.
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