Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate vs Flatbush
Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate (Brooklyn) and Flatbush (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate scores higher on Safety and Transit; Flatbush leads on Neighborhood Character and Families. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate | Flatbush |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 43/100 | 46/100 (leads) |
| Families | 68/100 | 87/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 32/100 | 36/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 36/100 | 51/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 53/100 | 78/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 72/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
| Safety | 24/100 (leads) | 11/100 |
| Health | 30/100 (leads) | 22/100 |
| Activities | 69/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate | Flatbush |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 45–47 min | 44–46 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 32–34 min (leads) | 35–37 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 52–53 min | 52–54 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 41–43 min | 40–42 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 57–59 min | 57–58 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 26–28 min (leads) | 29–31 min |
| To Long Island City | 48–50 min (leads) | 51–52 min |
| To Jamaica | 54–58 min (leads) | 57–61 min |
| To Flushing | 74–76 min (leads) | 77–79 min |
| To Fordham | 71–77 min (leads) | 74–79 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 Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate or Flatbush better for families?
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate and Flatbush each suit different families. Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate leads on Safety, Transit, and Health, while Flatbush leads on Neighborhood Character, Families, 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 Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate and Flatbush compare on safety and schools?
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: 24/100 safety, 36/100 schools. Flatbush: 11/100 safety, 51/100 schools.
- Are Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate and Flatbush similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate stands out on Safety, Transit, and Health.
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