Hunts Point vs St. George-New Brighton
Hunts Point (Bronx) and St. George-New Brighton (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Hunts Point scores higher on Transit and Activities; St. George-New Brighton leads on Affordability and Safety. Overall they're 85% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Hunts Point | St. George-New Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 25/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
| Families | 0/100 | 2/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 58/100 | 85/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 8/100 | 16/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 28/100 (leads) | 22/100 |
| Transit | 40/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Safety | 1/100 | 13/100 (leads) |
| Health | 61/100 | 70/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 44/100 (leads) | 33/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Hunts Point | St. George-New Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 48–49 min (leads) | 74–78 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 56–58 min (leads) | 59–63 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 54–56 min (leads) | 74–79 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 52–53 min (leads) | 73–77 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 46–48 min (leads) | 87–91 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 66–67 min | 63–66 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 50–52 min (leads) | 81–85 min |
| To Jamaica | 77–79 min (leads) | 103–107 min |
| To Flushing | 65–69 min (leads) | 107–111 min |
| To Fordham | 43–44 min (leads) | 99–105 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 Hunts Point or St. George-New Brighton better for families?
- Hunts Point and St. George-New Brighton each suit different families. Hunts Point leads on Transit, Activities, and Neighborhood Character, while St. George-New Brighton leads on Affordability, Safety, and Health. 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 Hunts Point and St. George-New Brighton compare on safety and schools?
- Hunts Point: 1/100 safety, 8/100 schools. St. George-New Brighton: 13/100 safety, 16/100 schools.
- Are Hunts Point and St. George-New Brighton similar neighborhoods?
- They're 85% similar across the nine signals we score. Hunts Point stands out on Transit, Activities, and Neighborhood Character.
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