Bellerose vs Cambria Heights
Bellerose (Queens) and Cambria Heights (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Bellerose scores higher on Schools and Health; Cambria Heights leads on Affordability and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 85% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Bellerose | Cambria Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 (leads) | 46/100 |
| Families | 17/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
| Affordability | 89/100 | 95/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 56/100 (leads) | 27/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 94/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 16/100 (leads) | 7/100 |
| Safety | 93/100 (leads) | 87/100 |
| Health | 84/100 (leads) | 63/100 |
| Activities | 13/100 (leads) | 5/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Bellerose | Cambria Heights |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 70–73 min (leads) | 76–78 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 79–84 min (leads) | 81–85 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 74–79 min (leads) | 76–79 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 78–81 min (leads) | 81–84 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 82–84 min (leads) | 86–88 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 75–79 min (leads) | 78–81 min |
| To Long Island City | 62–64 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Jamaica | 45–47 min | 39–40 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 59–60 min (leads) | 71–72 min |
| To Fordham | 101–106 min (leads) | 103–108 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 Bellerose or Cambria Heights better for families?
- Bellerose and Cambria Heights each suit different families. Bellerose leads on Schools, Health, and Families, while Cambria Heights leads on Affordability and Neighborhood Character. 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 Bellerose and Cambria Heights compare on safety and schools?
- Bellerose: 93/100 safety, 56/100 schools. Cambria Heights: 87/100 safety, 27/100 schools.
- Are Bellerose and Cambria Heights similar neighborhoods?
- They're 85% similar across the nine signals we score. Bellerose stands out on Schools, Health, and Families.
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