Mount Eden-Claremont (West) vs Bedford Park
Mount Eden-Claremont (West) (Bronx) and Bedford Park (Bronx), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Mount Eden-Claremont (West) scores higher on Families and Transit; Bedford Park leads on Schools and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 90% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Mount Eden-Claremont (West) | Bedford Park |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 50/100 | 50/100 (leads) |
| Families | 93/100 (leads) | 74/100 |
| Affordability | 40/100 (leads) | 40/100 |
| Schools | 48/100 | 63/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 31/100 | 42/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 53/100 (leads) | 45/100 |
| Safety | 7/100 | 10/100 (leads) |
| Health | 49/100 | 58/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 53/100 | 55/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Mount Eden-Claremont (West) | Bedford Park |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 41–43 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 49–51 min (leads) | 55–56 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 47–49 min (leads) | 52–54 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 48–49 min (leads) | 51–53 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 45–46 min (leads) | 53–55 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 56–58 min (leads) | 60–62 min |
| To Long Island City | 45–47 min (leads) | 48–50 min |
| To Jamaica | 71–73 min (leads) | 73–75 min |
| To Flushing | 68–70 min (leads) | 71–73 min |
| To Fordham | 22–23 min | 15–16 min (leads) |
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 Mount Eden-Claremont (West) or Bedford Park better for families?
- Mount Eden-Claremont (West) and Bedford Park each suit different families. Mount Eden-Claremont (West) leads on Families, Transit, and Affordability, while Bedford Park leads on Schools, Neighborhood Character, 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 Mount Eden-Claremont (West) and Bedford Park compare on safety and schools?
- Mount Eden-Claremont (West): 7/100 safety, 48/100 schools. Bedford Park: 10/100 safety, 63/100 schools.
- Are Mount Eden-Claremont (West) and Bedford Park similar neighborhoods?
- They're 90% similar across the nine signals we score. Mount Eden-Claremont (West) stands out on Families, Transit, and Affordability.
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