Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) vs Bushwick (West)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) (Brooklyn) and Bushwick (West) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) scores higher on Families and Schools; Bushwick (West) leads on Activities and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) | Bushwick (West) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 47/100 (leads) | 34/100 |
| Families | 84/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| Affordability | 30/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Schools | 34/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 26/100 | 27/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 76/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
| Safety | 36/100 (leads) | 30/100 |
| Health | 26/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Activities | 60/100 | 76/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) | Bushwick (West) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 43–45 min | 38–39 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 30–31 min (leads) | 35–36 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 50–51 min | 45–46 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 43–44 min | 32–33 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 58–59 min | 50–51 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 27–29 min (leads) | 36–38 min |
| To Long Island City | 41–43 min | 35–37 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 44–46 min | 43–45 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 68–70 min | 62–63 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 73–77 min | 63–67 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) or Bushwick (West) better for families?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) and Bushwick (West) each suit different families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) leads on Families, Schools, and Family Fit, while Bushwick (West) leads on Activities 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) and Bushwick (West) compare on safety and schools?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): 36/100 safety, 34/100 schools. Bushwick (West): 30/100 safety, 15/100 schools.
- Are Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) and Bushwick (West) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) stands out on Families, Schools, and Family Fit.
Which neighborhood fits your family?
Our neighborhood search ranks the 197 residential NYC neighborhoods by your own weights — safety, schools, affordability, transit, and more. Free, no account needed.
Rank neighborhoods for my family →