Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester vs Far Rockaway-Bayswater
Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester (Bronx) and Far Rockaway-Bayswater (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester scores higher on Neighborhood Character and Families; Far Rockaway-Bayswater leads on Health and Schools. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester | Far Rockaway-Bayswater |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 42/100 | 49/100 (leads) |
| Families | 49/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Affordability | 92/100 (leads) | 90/100 |
| Schools | 3/100 | 25/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 43/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
| Transit | 4/100 (leads) | 3/100 |
| Safety | 40/100 | 42/100 (leads) |
| Health | 59/100 | 90/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 12/100 | 17/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester | Far Rockaway-Bayswater |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 70–73 min (leads) | 87–91 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 78–81 min | 76–80 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 75–79 min (leads) | 91–94 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 75–78 min (leads) | 90–94 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 71–74 min (leads) | 100–104 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 87–91 min | 71–74 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 73–77 min (leads) | 85–88 min |
| To Jamaica | 98–102 min | 64–66 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 74–78 min (leads) | 90–94 min |
| To Fordham | 39–41 min (leads) | 117–120 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 Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester or Far Rockaway-Bayswater better for families?
- Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester and Far Rockaway-Bayswater each suit different families. Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester leads on Neighborhood Character, Families, and Affordability, while Far Rockaway-Bayswater leads on Health, Schools, and Family Fit. 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 Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester and Far Rockaway-Bayswater compare on safety and schools?
- Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester: 40/100 safety, 3/100 schools. Far Rockaway-Bayswater: 42/100 safety, 25/100 schools.
- Are Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester and Far Rockaway-Bayswater similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester stands out on Neighborhood Character, Families, and Affordability.
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