Sunset Park (West) vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate
Sunset Park (West) (Brooklyn) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate (Brooklyn), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Sunset Park (West) scores higher on Safety and Health; Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate leads on Affordability and Activities. Overall they're 91% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Sunset Park (West) | Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 48/100 (leads) | 43/100 |
| Families | 66/100 | 68/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 26/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 47/100 (leads) | 36/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 54/100 (leads) | 53/100 |
| Transit | 70/100 | 72/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 42/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Health | 41/100 (leads) | 30/100 |
| Activities | 67/100 | 69/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Sunset Park (West) | Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 43–44 min (leads) | 45–47 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 33–35 min | 32–34 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 50–52 min (leads) | 52–53 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 39–41 min (leads) | 41–43 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 57–59 min | 57–59 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 26–27 min | 26–28 min |
| To Long Island City | 49–51 min | 48–50 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 58–61 min | 54–58 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 75–77 min | 74–76 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 72–76 min | 71–77 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 Sunset Park (West) or Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate better for families?
- Sunset Park (West) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate each suit different families. Sunset Park (West) leads on Safety, Health, and Schools, while Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate leads on Affordability, Activities, and Transit. 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 Sunset Park (West) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate compare on safety and schools?
- Sunset Park (West): 42/100 safety, 47/100 schools. Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: 24/100 safety, 36/100 schools.
- Are Sunset Park (West) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate similar neighborhoods?
- They're 91% similar across the nine signals we score. Sunset Park (West) stands out on Safety, Health, and Schools.
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