Madison vs East Flatbush-Farragut
Madison (Brooklyn) and East Flatbush-Farragut (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Madison scores higher on Safety and Families; East Flatbush-Farragut leads on Affordability and Transit. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Madison | East Flatbush-Farragut |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Families | 54/100 (leads) | 35/100 |
| Affordability | 52/100 | 74/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 34/100 (leads) | 21/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 98/100 (leads) | 87/100 |
| Transit | 38/100 | 44/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 66/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Health | 31/100 (leads) | 22/100 |
| Activities | 39/100 (leads) | 29/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Madison | East Flatbush-Farragut |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 56–58 min (leads) | 58–60 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 47–50 min | 44–45 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 66–68 min | 65–66 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 55–57 min | 55–56 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 71–73 min | 70–71 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 41–44 min | 38–39 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 64–66 min | 61–63 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 71–74 min | 67–69 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 89–92 min | 88–90 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 88–91 min | 84–88 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 Madison or East Flatbush-Farragut better for families?
- Madison and East Flatbush-Farragut each suit different families. Madison leads on Safety, Families, and Schools, while East Flatbush-Farragut leads on Affordability and Transit. 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 Madison and East Flatbush-Farragut compare on safety and schools?
- Madison: 66/100 safety, 34/100 schools. East Flatbush-Farragut: 38/100 safety, 21/100 schools.
- Are Madison and East Flatbush-Farragut similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Madison stands out on Safety, Families, and Schools.
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