Auburndale vs Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills
Auburndale (Queens) and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Auburndale scores higher on Families and Schools; Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills leads on Affordability and Safety. Overall they're 90% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Auburndale | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 71/100 (leads) | 65/100 |
| Families | 38/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
| Affordability | 70/100 | 80/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 89/100 (leads) | 74/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 87/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Transit | 49/100 (leads) | 40/100 |
| Safety | 93/100 | 96/100 (leads) |
| Health | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| Activities | 21/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Auburndale | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 63–65 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 73–76 min (leads) | 76–80 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 68–72 min (leads) | 73–76 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 70–72 min (leads) | 74–76 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 72–74 min (leads) | 78–80 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 77–79 min | 77–81 min |
| To Long Island City | 53–54 min (leads) | 61–63 min |
| To Jamaica | 42–45 min (leads) | 46–48 min |
| To Flushing | 28–30 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Fordham | 86–89 min (leads) | 95–99 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 Auburndale or Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills better for families?
- Auburndale and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills each suit different families. Auburndale leads on Families, Schools, and Transit, while Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills leads on Affordability and Safety. 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 Auburndale and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills compare on safety and schools?
- Auburndale: 93/100 safety, 89/100 schools. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills: 96/100 safety, 74/100 schools.
- Are Auburndale and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills similar neighborhoods?
- They're 90% similar across the nine signals we score. Auburndale stands out on Families, Schools, and Transit.
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