Midwood vs East Flatbush-Farragut
Midwood (Brooklyn) and East Flatbush-Farragut (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Midwood scores higher on Safety and Families; East Flatbush-Farragut leads on Affordability and Schools. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Midwood | East Flatbush-Farragut |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 42/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Families | 56/100 (leads) | 35/100 |
| Affordability | 49/100 | 74/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 14/100 | 21/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 91/100 (leads) | 87/100 |
| Transit | 49/100 (leads) | 44/100 |
| Safety | 61/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Health | 28/100 (leads) | 22/100 |
| Activities | 36/100 (leads) | 29/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Midwood | East Flatbush-Farragut |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 51–53 min (leads) | 58–60 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 42–44 min (leads) | 44–45 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 60–62 min (leads) | 65–66 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 50–51 min (leads) | 55–56 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 66–68 min (leads) | 70–71 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 36–38 min (leads) | 38–39 min |
| To Long Island City | 59–61 min (leads) | 61–63 min |
| To Jamaica | 66–69 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Flushing | 83–86 min (leads) | 88–90 min |
| To Fordham | 82–85 min (leads) | 84–88 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 Midwood or East Flatbush-Farragut better for families?
- Midwood and East Flatbush-Farragut each suit different families. Midwood leads on Safety, Families, and Activities, while East Flatbush-Farragut leads on Affordability 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 Midwood and East Flatbush-Farragut compare on safety and schools?
- Midwood: 61/100 safety, 14/100 schools. East Flatbush-Farragut: 38/100 safety, 21/100 schools.
- Are Midwood and East Flatbush-Farragut similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Midwood stands out on Safety, Families, and Activities.
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