Baisley Park vs St. Albans
Baisley Park (Queens) and St. Albans (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Baisley Park scores higher on Transit and Health; St. Albans leads on Neighborhood Character and Safety. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Baisley Park | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 53/100 | 57/100 (leads) |
| Families | 24/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 86/100 | 91/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 38/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 60/100 | 86/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 30/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
| Safety | 57/100 | 78/100 (leads) |
| Health | 88/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Activities | 8/100 (leads) | 6/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Baisley Park | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 58–60 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 63–64 min (leads) | 72–74 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 57–59 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 64–65 min (leads) | 73–75 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 69–70 min (leads) | 76–79 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 58–60 min (leads) | 68–71 min |
| To Long Island City | 50–52 min (leads) | 57–59 min |
| To Jamaica | 24–25 min (leads) | 29–30 min |
| To Flushing | 58–59 min (leads) | 65–67 min |
| To Fordham | 83–88 min (leads) | 91–97 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 Baisley Park or St. Albans better for families?
- Baisley Park and St. Albans each suit different families. Baisley Park leads on Transit, Health, and Activities, while St. Albans leads on Neighborhood Character, Safety, and Families. 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 Baisley Park and St. Albans compare on safety and schools?
- Baisley Park: 57/100 safety, 38/100 schools. St. Albans: 78/100 safety, 37/100 schools.
- Are Baisley Park and St. Albans similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Baisley Park stands out on Transit, Health, and Activities.
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