Kensington vs Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville
Kensington (Brooklyn) and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Kensington scores higher on Safety and Activities; Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville leads on Schools and Affordability. Overall they're 90% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Kensington | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 57/100 (leads) | 53/100 |
| Families | 72/100 | 75/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 43/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 67/100 | 71/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 91/100 (leads) | 81/100 |
| Transit | 65/100 (leads) | 59/100 |
| Safety | 60/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Health | 28/100 (leads) | 20/100 |
| Activities | 61/100 (leads) | 48/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Kensington | Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 49–50 min | 47–48 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 35–37 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 56–58 min | 55–57 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 48–49 min | 45–47 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 63–64 min | 61–63 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 29–30 min (leads) | 31–32 min |
| To Long Island City | 51–52 min (leads) | 53–55 min |
| To Jamaica | 66–69 min | 61–65 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 79–80 min | 79–81 min |
| To Fordham | 80–84 min | 78–81 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 Kensington or Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville better for families?
- Kensington and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville each suit different families. Kensington leads on Safety, Activities, and Neighborhood Character, while Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville leads on Schools, Affordability, 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 Kensington and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville compare on safety and schools?
- Kensington: 60/100 safety, 67/100 schools. Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville: 38/100 safety, 71/100 schools.
- Are Kensington and Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 90% similar across the nine signals we score. Kensington stands out on Safety, Activities, and Neighborhood Character.
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