Crown Heights (South) vs Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville
Crown Heights (South) (Brooklyn) and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Crown Heights (South) scores higher on Health and Transit; Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville leads on Affordability and Safety. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Crown Heights (South) | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 55/100 (leads) | 53/100 |
| Families | 72/100 | 75/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 34/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 84/100 (leads) | 71/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 92/100 (leads) | 81/100 |
| Transit | 74/100 (leads) | 59/100 |
| Safety | 27/100 | 38/100 (leads) |
| Health | 37/100 (leads) | 20/100 |
| Activities | 63/100 (leads) | 48/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Crown Heights (South) | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 46–47 min (leads) | 47–48 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 31–32 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 52–53 min (leads) | 55–57 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 42–44 min (leads) | 45–47 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 56–58 min (leads) | 61–63 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 25–27 min (leads) | 31–32 min |
| To Long Island City | 49–50 min (leads) | 53–55 min |
| To Jamaica | 51–54 min (leads) | 61–65 min |
| To Flushing | 75–77 min (leads) | 79–81 min |
| To Fordham | 71–76 min (leads) | 78–81 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 Crown Heights (South) or Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville better for families?
- Crown Heights (South) and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville each suit different families. Crown Heights (South) leads on Health, Transit, and Activities, while Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville leads on Affordability, Safety, and Families. 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 (South) and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville compare on safety and schools?
- Crown Heights (South): 27/100 safety, 84/100 schools. Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville: 38/100 safety, 71/100 schools.
- Are Crown Heights (South) and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Crown Heights (South) stands out on Health, Transit, and Activities.
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