Cambria Heights vs Laurelton
Cambria Heights (Queens) and Laurelton (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Cambria Heights scores higher on Safety and Neighborhood Character; Laurelton leads on Health and Families. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Cambria Heights | Laurelton |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 | 47/100 (leads) |
| Families | 1/100 | 9/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 95/100 (leads) | 95/100 |
| Schools | 27/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 100/100 (leads) | 83/100 |
| Transit | 7/100 | 9/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 87/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
| Health | 63/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 5/100 | 9/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Cambria Heights | Laurelton |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 76–78 min | 72–75 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 81–85 min | 78–81 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 76–79 min | 72–75 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 81–84 min | 77–80 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 86–88 min | 81–85 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 78–81 min | 75–79 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 67–69 min | 63–66 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 39–40 min | 36–38 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 71–72 min | 70–73 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 103–108 min | 97–103 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 Cambria Heights or Laurelton better for families?
- Cambria Heights and Laurelton each suit different families. Cambria Heights leads on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Schools, while Laurelton leads on Health, Families, and Activities. 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 Cambria Heights and Laurelton compare on safety and schools?
- Cambria Heights: 87/100 safety, 27/100 schools. Laurelton: 70/100 safety, 19/100 schools.
- Are Cambria Heights and Laurelton similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Cambria Heights stands out on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Schools.
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