Park Slope vs Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
Park Slope (Brooklyn) and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island (Manhattan), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Park Slope scores higher on Neighborhood Character and Health; Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island leads on Safety and Transit. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Park Slope | Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 67/100 | 68/100 (leads) |
| Families | 96/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 13/100 (leads) | 7/100 |
| Schools | 93/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 79/100 (leads) | 48/100 |
| Transit | 83/100 | 90/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 71/100 | 91/100 (leads) |
| Health | 35/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
| Activities | 87/100 | 90/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Park Slope | Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 40–41 min | 21 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 26–27 min (leads) | 31–33 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 47–48 min | 27–28 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 38–40 min | 25–26 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 54–55 min | 8 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 18–20 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Long Island City | 41–43 min | 23–24 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 53–56 min | 49–51 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 69–71 min | 44–46 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 70–74 min | 39–42 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 Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island better for families?
- Park Slope and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island each suit different families. Park Slope leads on Neighborhood Character, Health, and Affordability, while Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island leads on Safety, Transit, 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 Park Slope and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island compare on safety and schools?
- Park Slope: 71/100 safety, 93/100 schools. Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island: 91/100 safety, 98/100 schools.
- Are Park Slope and Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Park Slope stands out on Neighborhood Character, Health, and Affordability.
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