Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) vs Bushwick (West)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (Brooklyn) and Bushwick (West) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) scores higher on Families and Transit; Bushwick (West) leads on Neighborhood Character and Activities. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Bushwick (West) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 (leads) | 34/100 |
| Families | 89/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| Affordability | 21/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Schools | 28/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 20/100 | 27/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 80/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
| Safety | 37/100 (leads) | 30/100 |
| Health | 25/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Activities | 70/100 | 76/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | Bushwick (West) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 39–40 min | 38–39 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 27–28 min (leads) | 35–36 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 45–47 min | 45–46 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 37–38 min | 32–33 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 54–55 min | 50–51 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 22–23 min (leads) | 36–38 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–31 min (leads) | 35–37 min |
| To Jamaica | 47–50 min | 43–45 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 57–59 min (leads) | 62–63 min |
| To Fordham | 67–71 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 (West) or Bushwick (West) better for families?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bushwick (West) each suit different families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Families, Transit, and Schools, while Bushwick (West) leads on Neighborhood Character and Activities. 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 (West) compare on safety and schools?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): 37/100 safety, 28/100 schools. Bushwick (West): 30/100 safety, 15/100 schools.
- Are Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Bushwick (West) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) stands out on Families, Transit, and Schools.
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