Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island vs Pelham Gardens
Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island (Bronx) and Pelham Gardens (Bronx), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island scores higher on Schools and Transit; Pelham Gardens leads on Safety and Affordability. Overall they're 83% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island | Pelham Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 40/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Families | 7/100 | 13/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 79/100 | 92/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 30/100 (leads) | 2/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 64/100 | 70/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 33/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Safety | 52/100 | 73/100 (leads) |
| Health | 47/100 (leads) | 46/100 |
| Activities | 34/100 (leads) | 12/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island | Pelham Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 58–60 min (leads) | 63–66 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 66–69 min (leads) | 72–74 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 65–67 min (leads) | 69–71 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 62–64 min (leads) | 68–71 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 57–59 min (leads) | 65–67 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 76–78 min (leads) | 81–83 min |
| To Long Island City | 60–63 min (leads) | 66–69 min |
| To Jamaica | 84–87 min (leads) | 92–95 min |
| To Flushing | 49–53 min (leads) | 65–69 min |
| To Fordham | 42–43 min | 31–32 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 Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island or Pelham Gardens better for families?
- Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island and Pelham Gardens each suit different families. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island leads on Schools, Transit, and Activities, while Pelham Gardens leads on Safety, Affordability, and Families. 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 Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island and Pelham Gardens compare on safety and schools?
- Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island: 52/100 safety, 30/100 schools. Pelham Gardens: 73/100 safety, 2/100 schools.
- Are Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island and Pelham Gardens similar neighborhoods?
- They're 83% similar across the nine signals we score. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island stands out on Schools, Transit, and Activities.
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