Pelham Parkway-Van Nest vs Allerton
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest (Bronx) and Allerton (Bronx), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Pelham Parkway-Van Nest scores higher on Schools and Safety; Allerton leads on Families and Health. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest | Allerton |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 40/100 | 46/100 (leads) |
| Families | 26/100 | 64/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 61/100 (leads) | 57/100 |
| Schools | 59/100 (leads) | 51/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 55/100 | 61/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 22/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
| Safety | 20/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
| Health | 45/100 | 59/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 52/100 (leads) | 49/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest | Allerton |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 55–57 min (leads) | 57–59 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 64–66 min (leads) | 66–69 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 60–62 min (leads) | 63–65 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 60–62 min (leads) | 63–65 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 56–58 min (leads) | 59–61 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 73–74 min (leads) | 75–77 min |
| To Long Island City | 58–61 min (leads) | 61–63 min |
| To Jamaica | 85–87 min (leads) | 88–91 min |
| To Flushing | 64–69 min (leads) | 69–72 min |
| To Fordham | 21–22 min (leads) | 22–23 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 Parkway-Van Nest or Allerton better for families?
- Pelham Parkway-Van Nest and Allerton each suit different families. Pelham Parkway-Van Nest leads on Schools, Safety, and Affordability, while Allerton leads on Families, Health, and Neighborhood Character. 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 Parkway-Van Nest and Allerton compare on safety and schools?
- Pelham Parkway-Van Nest: 20/100 safety, 59/100 schools. Allerton: 15/100 safety, 51/100 schools.
- Are Pelham Parkway-Van Nest and Allerton similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Pelham Parkway-Van Nest stands out on Schools, Safety, and Affordability.
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