Gravesend (South) vs Throgs Neck-Schuylerville
Gravesend (South) (Brooklyn) and Throgs Neck-Schuylerville (Bronx), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Gravesend (South) scores higher on Safety and Neighborhood Character; Throgs Neck-Schuylerville leads on Affordability and Health. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Gravesend (South) | Throgs Neck-Schuylerville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 47/100 | 54/100 (leads) |
| Families | 23/100 | 36/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 59/100 | 88/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 65/100 (leads) | 62/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 61/100 (leads) | 56/100 |
| Transit | 24/100 | 25/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 72/100 (leads) | 62/100 |
| Health | 33/100 | 46/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 17/100 | 26/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Gravesend (South) | Throgs Neck-Schuylerville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 64–66 min (leads) | 75–79 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 54–56 min (leads) | 83–86 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 72–74 min (leads) | 82–85 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 62–64 min (leads) | 79–82 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 79–81 min | 73–77 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 47–49 min (leads) | 92–96 min |
| To Long Island City | 69–71 min (leads) | 74–77 min |
| To Jamaica | 78–81 min (leads) | 86–90 min |
| To Flushing | 96–98 min | 50–54 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 95–99 min | 53–56 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 Gravesend (South) or Throgs Neck-Schuylerville better for families?
- Gravesend (South) and Throgs Neck-Schuylerville each suit different families. Gravesend (South) leads on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Schools, while Throgs Neck-Schuylerville leads on Affordability, Health, and Families. 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 Gravesend (South) and Throgs Neck-Schuylerville compare on safety and schools?
- Gravesend (South): 72/100 safety, 65/100 schools. Throgs Neck-Schuylerville: 62/100 safety, 62/100 schools.
- Are Gravesend (South) and Throgs Neck-Schuylerville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Gravesend (South) stands out on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Schools.
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