Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) vs Bushwick (East)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (Brooklyn) and Bushwick (East) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) scores higher on Transit and Families; Bushwick (East) leads on Schools and Affordability. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Bushwick (East) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 (leads) | 45/100 |
| Families | 89/100 (leads) | 78/100 |
| Affordability | 21/100 | 28/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 28/100 | 43/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 20/100 | 21/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 80/100 (leads) | 59/100 |
| Safety | 37/100 (leads) | 35/100 |
| Health | 25/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Activities | 70/100 (leads) | 59/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Bushwick (East) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 39–40 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 27–28 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 45–47 min (leads) | 50–52 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 37–38 min (leads) | 38–39 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 54–55 min (leads) | 55–57 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 22–23 min (leads) | 36–37 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–31 min (leads) | 40–43 min |
| To Jamaica | 47–50 min | 41–44 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 57–59 min (leads) | 65–67 min |
| To Fordham | 67–71 min (leads) | 69–73 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 Bushwick (East) better for families?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bushwick (East) each suit different families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Transit, Families, and Activities, while Bushwick (East) leads on Schools, Affordability, 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 Bushwick (East) compare on safety and schools?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): 37/100 safety, 28/100 schools. Bushwick (East): 35/100 safety, 43/100 schools.
- Are Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bushwick (East) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) stands out on Transit, Families, and Activities.
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