Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) vs Sunset Park (West)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) (Brooklyn) and Sunset Park (West) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) scores higher on Families and Transit; Sunset Park (West) leads on Neighborhood Character and Health. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) | Sunset Park (West) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 47/100 | 48/100 (leads) |
| Families | 84/100 (leads) | 66/100 |
| Affordability | 30/100 (leads) | 26/100 |
| Schools | 34/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 26/100 | 54/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 76/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
| Safety | 36/100 | 42/100 (leads) |
| Health | 26/100 | 41/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 60/100 | 67/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) | Sunset Park (West) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 43–45 min | 43–44 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 30–31 min (leads) | 33–35 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 50–51 min | 50–52 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 43–44 min | 39–41 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 58–59 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 27–29 min | 26–27 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 41–43 min (leads) | 49–51 min |
| To Jamaica | 44–46 min (leads) | 58–61 min |
| To Flushing | 68–70 min (leads) | 75–77 min |
| To Fordham | 73–77 min | 72–76 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 Sunset Park (West) better for families?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) and Sunset Park (West) each suit different families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) leads on Families, Transit, and Affordability, while Sunset Park (West) leads on Neighborhood Character, Health, and Schools. 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 Sunset Park (West) compare on safety and schools?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): 36/100 safety, 34/100 schools. Sunset Park (West): 42/100 safety, 47/100 schools.
- Are Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) and Sunset Park (West) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) stands out on Families, Transit, and Affordability.
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