Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) vs East Harlem (North)
Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (Brooklyn) and East Harlem (North) (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) scores higher on Safety and Schools; East Harlem (North) leads on Activities and Families. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | East Harlem (North) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Families | 89/100 | 91/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 21/100 | 22/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 28/100 (leads) | 12/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 20/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
| Transit | 80/100 (leads) | 79/100 |
| Safety | 37/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
| Health | 25/100 (leads) | 12/100 |
| Activities | 70/100 | 79/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) | East Harlem (North) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 39–40 min | 30–31 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 27–28 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 45–47 min | 34–35 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 37–38 min | 34–35 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 54–55 min | 28 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 22–23 min (leads) | 48–49 min |
| To Long Island City | 29–31 min (leads) | 32–33 min |
| To Jamaica | 47–50 min (leads) | 59–60 min |
| To Flushing | 57–59 min | 55–56 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 67–71 min | 26–29 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 East Harlem (North) better for families?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and East Harlem (North) each suit different families. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Safety, Schools, and Health, while East Harlem (North) leads on Activities, Families, and Affordability. 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 East Harlem (North) compare on safety and schools?
- Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): 37/100 safety, 28/100 schools. East Harlem (North): 15/100 safety, 12/100 schools.
- Are Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and East Harlem (North) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) stands out on Safety, Schools, and Health.
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