East Flatbush-Farragut vs Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island
East Flatbush-Farragut (Brooklyn) and Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island (Bronx), compared across the nine signals we score for families. East Flatbush-Farragut scores higher on Families and Neighborhood Character; Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island leads on Health and Safety. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | East Flatbush-Farragut | Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 38/100 | 40/100 (leads) |
| Families | 35/100 (leads) | 7/100 |
| Affordability | 74/100 | 79/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 21/100 | 30/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 87/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| Transit | 44/100 (leads) | 33/100 |
| Safety | 38/100 | 52/100 (leads) |
| Health | 22/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 29/100 | 34/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | East Flatbush-Farragut | Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 58–60 min | 58–60 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 44–45 min (leads) | 66–69 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 65–66 min | 65–67 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 55–56 min (leads) | 62–64 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 70–71 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 38–39 min (leads) | 76–78 min |
| To Long Island City | 61–63 min | 60–63 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 67–69 min (leads) | 84–87 min |
| To Flushing | 88–90 min | 49–53 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 84–88 min | 42–43 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 East Flatbush-Farragut or Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island better for families?
- East Flatbush-Farragut and Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island each suit different families. East Flatbush-Farragut leads on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Transit, while Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island leads on Health, Safety, and Schools. 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 East Flatbush-Farragut and Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island compare on safety and schools?
- East Flatbush-Farragut: 38/100 safety, 21/100 schools. Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island: 52/100 safety, 30/100 schools.
- Are East Flatbush-Farragut and Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. East Flatbush-Farragut stands out on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Transit.
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