Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) vs Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (Brooklyn) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) scores higher on Activities and Families; Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) leads on Affordability and Schools. Overall they're 94% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Families | 89/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Affordability | 21/100 | 30/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 28/100 | 34/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 20/100 | 26/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 80/100 (leads) | 76/100 |
| Safety | 37/100 (leads) | 36/100 |
| Health | 25/100 | 26/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 70/100 (leads) | 60/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 39–40 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 27–28 min (leads) | 30–31 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 45–47 min (leads) | 50–51 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 37–38 min (leads) | 43–44 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 54–55 min (leads) | 58–59 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 22–23 min (leads) | 27–29 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–31 min (leads) | 41–43 min |
| To Jamaica | 47–50 min | 44–46 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 57–59 min (leads) | 68–70 min |
| To Fordham | 67–71 min (leads) | 73–77 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) or Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) better for families?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) each suit different families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Activities, Families, and Transit, while Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) leads on Affordability, Schools, 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 (West) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) compare on safety and schools?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): 37/100 safety, 28/100 schools. Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): 36/100 safety, 34/100 schools.
- Are Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 94% similar across the nine signals we score. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) stands out on Activities, Families, and Transit.
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