Cypress Hills vs Bath Beach
Cypress Hills (Brooklyn) and Bath Beach (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Cypress Hills scores higher on Transit and Affordability; Bath Beach leads on Activities and Schools. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Cypress Hills | Bath Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 54/100 (leads) | 47/100 |
| Families | 61/100 (leads) | 47/100 |
| Affordability | 67/100 (leads) | 46/100 |
| Schools | 57/100 | 63/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 77/100 (leads) | 66/100 |
| Transit | 59/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Safety | 55/100 | 58/100 (leads) |
| Health | 27/100 | 33/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 41/100 | 58/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Cypress Hills | Bath Beach |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 52–55 min (leads) | 62–64 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 40–42 min (leads) | 54–56 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 59–61 min (leads) | 72–74 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 49–51 min (leads) | 62–64 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 66–68 min (leads) | 79–81 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 37–39 min (leads) | 49–51 min |
| To Long Island City | 48–50 min (leads) | 69–72 min |
| To Jamaica | 28–30 min (leads) | 79–83 min |
| To Flushing | 60–63 min (leads) | 96–98 min |
| To Fordham | 82–87 min (leads) | 96–100 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 Cypress Hills or Bath Beach better for families?
- Cypress Hills and Bath Beach each suit different families. Cypress Hills leads on Transit, Affordability, and Families, while Bath Beach leads on Activities, Schools, and Health. 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 Cypress Hills and Bath Beach compare on safety and schools?
- Cypress Hills: 55/100 safety, 57/100 schools. Bath Beach: 58/100 safety, 63/100 schools.
- Are Cypress Hills and Bath Beach similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Cypress Hills stands out on Transit, Affordability, and Families.
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