Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill vs Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill (Brooklyn) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill scores higher on Transit and Activities; Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Safety and Families. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 45/100 | 46/100 (leads) |
| Families | 77/100 | 89/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 11/100 | 21/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 39/100 (leads) | 28/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 17/100 | 20/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 99/100 (leads) | 80/100 |
| Safety | 21/100 | 37/100 (leads) |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 25/100 |
| Activities | 88/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 30–31 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 14–15 min (leads) | 27–28 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 35–36 min (leads) | 45–47 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 27–28 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 44–45 min (leads) | 54–55 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 8–9 min (leads) | 22–23 min |
| To Long Island City | 34–35 min | 29–31 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 49–52 min | 47–50 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 59–61 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 57–62 min (leads) | 67–71 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 Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill or Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) better for families?
- Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) each suit different families. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill leads on Transit, Activities, and Schools, while Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Safety, Families, and Affordability. 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 Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) compare on safety and schools?
- Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill: 21/100 safety, 39/100 schools. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): 37/100 safety, 28/100 schools.
- Are Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill stands out on Transit, Activities, and Schools.
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