South Williamsburg vs Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
South Williamsburg (Brooklyn) and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. South Williamsburg scores higher on Safety and Family Fit; Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Activities and Families. Overall they're 77% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | South Williamsburg | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 52/100 (leads) | 46/100 |
| Families | 80/100 | 89/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 18/100 | 21/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 27/100 | 28/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 15/100 | 20/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 83/100 (leads) | 80/100 |
| Safety | 94/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Health | 19/100 | 25/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 34/100 | 70/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | South Williamsburg | Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 35–37 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 27–29 min | 27–28 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 43–45 min (leads) | 45–47 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 33–35 min (leads) | 37–38 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 50–51 min (leads) | 54–55 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 26–28 min | 22–23 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 26–28 min (leads) | 29–31 min |
| To Jamaica | 49–52 min | 47–50 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 54–56 min (leads) | 57–59 min |
| To Fordham | 64–67 min (leads) | 67–71 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 South Williamsburg or Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) better for families?
- South Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) each suit different families. South Williamsburg leads on Safety, Family Fit, and Transit, while Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) leads on Activities, Families, and Health. 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 South Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) compare on safety and schools?
- South Williamsburg: 94/100 safety, 27/100 schools. Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): 37/100 safety, 28/100 schools.
- Are South Williamsburg and Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) similar neighborhoods?
- They're 77% similar across the nine signals we score. South Williamsburg stands out on Safety, Family Fit, and Transit.
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