Park Slope vs Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village
Park Slope (Brooklyn) and Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Park Slope scores higher on Families and Health; Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village leads on Safety and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 81% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Park Slope | Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 67/100 (leads) | 60/100 |
| Families | 96/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
| Affordability | 13/100 | 20/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 93/100 (leads) | 87/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 79/100 | 99/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 83/100 | 88/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 71/100 | 95/100 (leads) |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 5/100 |
| Activities | 87/100 (leads) | 82/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Park Slope | Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 40–41 min | 24–25 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 26–27 min | 25–26 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 47–48 min | 31–32 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 38–40 min | 17–18 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 54–55 min | 31–32 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 18–20 min (leads) | 30–31 min |
| To Long Island City | 41–43 min | 29–30 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 53–56 min (leads) | 56–58 min |
| To Flushing | 69–71 min | 55–56 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 70–74 min | 47–50 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 Park Slope or Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village better for families?
- Park Slope and Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village each suit different families. Park Slope leads on Families, Health, and Family Fit, while Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village leads on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability. 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 Park Slope and Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village compare on safety and schools?
- Park Slope: 71/100 safety, 93/100 schools. Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village: 95/100 safety, 87/100 schools.
- Are Park Slope and Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village similar neighborhoods?
- They're 81% similar across the nine signals we score. Park Slope stands out on Families, Health, and Family Fit.
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