Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island vs Jamaica Estates-Holliswood
Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island (Bronx) and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island scores higher on Activities; Jamaica Estates-Holliswood leads on Health and Safety. Overall they're 90% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island | Jamaica Estates-Holliswood |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 40/100 | 48/100 (leads) |
| Families | 7/100 | 14/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 79/100 | 83/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 30/100 | 37/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 64/100 | 66/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 33/100 | 36/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 52/100 | 64/100 (leads) |
| Health | 47/100 | 64/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 34/100 (leads) | 20/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island | Jamaica Estates-Holliswood |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 58–60 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 66–69 min (leads) | 70–71 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 65–67 min (leads) | 66–68 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 62–64 min (leads) | 66–67 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 57–59 min (leads) | 68–70 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 76–78 min | 68–70 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 60–63 min | 48–49 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 84–87 min | 29–31 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 49–53 min | 49–50 min |
| To Fordham | 42–43 min (leads) | 88–92 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 Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island or Jamaica Estates-Holliswood better for families?
- Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood each suit different families. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island leads on Activities, while Jamaica Estates-Holliswood leads on Health, Safety, 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 Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood compare on safety and schools?
- Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island: 52/100 safety, 30/100 schools. Jamaica Estates-Holliswood: 64/100 safety, 37/100 schools.
- Are Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood similar neighborhoods?
- They're 90% similar across the nine signals we score. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island stands out on Activities.
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