Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill vs Fort Greene
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill (Brooklyn) and Fort Greene (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill scores higher on Health and Transit; Fort Greene leads on Safety and Schools. Overall they're 92% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Fort Greene |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 45/100 | 46/100 (leads) |
| Families | 77/100 (leads) | 71/100 |
| Affordability | 11/100 | 13/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 39/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 17/100 (leads) | 16/100 |
| Transit | 99/100 (leads) | 92/100 |
| Safety | 21/100 | 37/100 (leads) |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 25/100 |
| Activities | 88/100 (leads) | 88/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | Fort Greene |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 30–31 min (leads) | 36–37 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 14–15 min (leads) | 19–21 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 35–36 min (leads) | 42–43 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 27–28 min (leads) | 33–34 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 44–45 min (leads) | 49–50 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 8–9 min (leads) | 13–15 min |
| To Long Island City | 34–35 min | 32–34 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 49–52 min | 47–50 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 59–61 min (leads) | 61–62 min |
| To Fordham | 57–62 min (leads) | 63–66 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 Fort Greene better for families?
- Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and Fort Greene each suit different families. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill leads on Health, Transit, and Families, while Fort Greene leads on Safety, Schools, 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 Fort Greene compare on safety and schools?
- Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill: 21/100 safety, 39/100 schools. Fort Greene: 37/100 safety, 47/100 schools.
- Are Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and Fort Greene similar neighborhoods?
- They're 92% similar across the nine signals we score. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill stands out on Health, Transit, and Families.
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