Crown Heights (South) vs Jackson Heights
Crown Heights (South) (Brooklyn) and Jackson Heights (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Crown Heights (South) scores higher on Schools; Jackson Heights leads on Health and Families. Overall they're 83% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Crown Heights (South) | Jackson Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 55/100 | 61/100 (leads) |
| Families | 72/100 | 89/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 34/100 | 45/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 84/100 (leads) | 50/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 92/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 74/100 | 86/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 27/100 | 41/100 (leads) |
| Health | 37/100 | 62/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 63/100 | 70/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Crown Heights (South) | Jackson Heights |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 46–47 min | 35–36 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 31–32 min (leads) | 49–50 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 52–53 min | 44–45 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 42–44 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 56–58 min | 45–46 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 25–27 min (leads) | 52–53 min |
| To Long Island City | 49–50 min | 25–26 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 51–54 min | 36–37 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 75–77 min | 23–24 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 71–76 min | 63–66 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 (South) or Jackson Heights better for families?
- Crown Heights (South) and Jackson Heights each suit different families. Crown Heights (South) leads on Schools, while Jackson Heights leads on Health, Families, and Safety. 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 Jackson Heights compare on safety and schools?
- Crown Heights (South): 27/100 safety, 84/100 schools. Jackson Heights: 41/100 safety, 50/100 schools.
- Are Crown Heights (South) and Jackson Heights similar neighborhoods?
- They're 83% similar across the nine signals we score. Crown Heights (South) stands out on Schools.
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