Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville vs East Flatbush-Rugby
Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville (Brooklyn) and East Flatbush-Rugby (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville scores higher on Families and Schools; East Flatbush-Rugby leads on Affordability and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville | East Flatbush-Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 53/100 (leads) | 44/100 |
| Families | 75/100 (leads) | 49/100 |
| Affordability | 47/100 | 65/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 71/100 (leads) | 52/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 81/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 59/100 (leads) | 45/100 |
| Safety | 38/100 (leads) | 29/100 |
| Health | 20/100 | 22/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 48/100 (leads) | 47/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville | East Flatbush-Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 47–48 min (leads) | 59–60 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 37–38 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 55–57 min (leads) | 64–66 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 45–47 min (leads) | 56–58 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 61–63 min (leads) | 71–72 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 31–32 min (leads) | 38–39 min |
| To Long Island City | 53–55 min (leads) | 62–64 min |
| To Jamaica | 61–65 min | 60–63 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 79–81 min (leads) | 87–89 min |
| To Fordham | 78–81 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 Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville or East Flatbush-Rugby better for families?
- Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville and East Flatbush-Rugby each suit different families. Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville leads on Families, Schools, and Transit, while East Flatbush-Rugby leads on Affordability, Neighborhood Character, and Health. 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 Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville and East Flatbush-Rugby compare on safety and schools?
- Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville: 38/100 safety, 71/100 schools. East Flatbush-Rugby: 29/100 safety, 52/100 schools.
- Are Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville and East Flatbush-Rugby similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville stands out on Families, Schools, and Transit.
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