Cypress Hills vs East Flatbush-Rugby
Cypress Hills (Brooklyn) and East Flatbush-Rugby (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Cypress Hills scores higher on Safety and Transit; East Flatbush-Rugby leads on Neighborhood Character and Activities. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Cypress Hills | East Flatbush-Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 54/100 (leads) | 44/100 |
| Families | 61/100 (leads) | 49/100 |
| Affordability | 67/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
| Schools | 57/100 (leads) | 52/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 77/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 59/100 (leads) | 45/100 |
| Safety | 55/100 (leads) | 29/100 |
| Health | 27/100 (leads) | 22/100 |
| Activities | 41/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Cypress Hills | East Flatbush-Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 52–55 min (leads) | 59–60 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 40–42 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 59–61 min (leads) | 64–66 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 49–51 min (leads) | 56–58 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 66–68 min (leads) | 71–72 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 37–39 min (leads) | 38–39 min |
| To Long Island City | 48–50 min (leads) | 62–64 min |
| To Jamaica | 28–30 min (leads) | 60–63 min |
| To Flushing | 60–63 min (leads) | 87–89 min |
| To Fordham | 82–87 min (leads) | 86–90 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 East Flatbush-Rugby better for families?
- Cypress Hills and East Flatbush-Rugby each suit different families. Cypress Hills leads on Safety, Transit, and Families, while East Flatbush-Rugby leads on Neighborhood Character and Activities. 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 East Flatbush-Rugby compare on safety and schools?
- Cypress Hills: 55/100 safety, 57/100 schools. East Flatbush-Rugby: 29/100 safety, 52/100 schools.
- Are Cypress Hills and East Flatbush-Rugby similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Cypress Hills stands out on Safety, Transit, and Families.
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