Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill vs West Village
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill (Brooklyn) and West Village (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill scores higher on Health and Families; West Village leads on Neighborhood Character and Activities. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | West Village |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 45/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Families | 77/100 (leads) | 62/100 |
| Affordability | 11/100 (leads) | 5/100 |
| Schools | 39/100 | 45/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 17/100 | 37/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 99/100 (leads) | 96/100 |
| Safety | 21/100 | 30/100 (leads) |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 4/100 |
| Activities | 88/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill | West Village |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 30–31 min | 16 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 14–15 min (leads) | 15–16 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 35–36 min | 22–23 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 27–28 min | 17–18 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 44–45 min | 32–34 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 8–9 min (leads) | 20 min |
| To Long Island City | 34–35 min | 25–26 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 49–52 min (leads) | 50–52 min |
| To Flushing | 59–61 min | 48–49 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 57–62 min | 48–51 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 Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill or West Village better for families?
- Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and West Village each suit different families. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill leads on Health, Families, and Family Fit, while West Village leads on Neighborhood Character, Activities, 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 Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and West Village compare on safety and schools?
- Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill: 21/100 safety, 39/100 schools. West Village: 30/100 safety, 45/100 schools.
- Are Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill and West Village similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill stands out on Health, Families, and Family Fit.
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