Crown Heights (North) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate
Crown Heights (North) (Brooklyn) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Crown Heights (North) scores higher on Schools and Families; Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate leads on Activities and Affordability. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Crown Heights (North) | Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 53/100 (leads) | 43/100 |
| Families | 87/100 (leads) | 68/100 |
| Affordability | 27/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 64/100 (leads) | 36/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 50/100 | 53/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 77/100 (leads) | 72/100 |
| Safety | 24/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 30/100 |
| Activities | 63/100 | 69/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Crown Heights (North) | Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 45–46 min | 45–47 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 29–31 min (leads) | 32–34 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 50–52 min (leads) | 52–53 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 43–45 min | 41–43 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 58–60 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 24–26 min (leads) | 26–28 min |
| To Long Island City | 46–47 min (leads) | 48–50 min |
| To Jamaica | 45–48 min (leads) | 54–58 min |
| To Flushing | 70–72 min (leads) | 74–76 min |
| To Fordham | 72–77 min | 71–77 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 Crown Heights (North) or Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate better for families?
- Crown Heights (North) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate each suit different families. Crown Heights (North) leads on Schools, Families, and Family Fit, while Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate leads on Activities, 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 Crown Heights (North) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate compare on safety and schools?
- Crown Heights (North): 24/100 safety, 64/100 schools. Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: 24/100 safety, 36/100 schools.
- Are Crown Heights (North) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Crown Heights (North) stands out on Schools, Families, and Family Fit.
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