Far Rockaway-Bayswater vs West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill
Far Rockaway-Bayswater (Queens) and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Far Rockaway-Bayswater scores higher on Schools and Activities; West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill leads on Safety and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Far Rockaway-Bayswater | West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 49/100 | 56/100 (leads) |
| Families | 37/100 | 45/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 90/100 | 99/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 25/100 (leads) | 16/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 18/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 3/100 | 5/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 42/100 | 74/100 (leads) |
| Health | 90/100 | 92/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 17/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Far Rockaway-Bayswater | West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 87–91 min | 79–83 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 76–80 min | 64–67 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 91–94 min | 82–85 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 90–94 min | 77–80 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 100–104 min | 92–94 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 71–74 min | 68–71 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 85–88 min (leads) | 86–88 min |
| To Jamaica | 64–66 min (leads) | 108–111 min |
| To Flushing | 90–94 min (leads) | 111–114 min |
| To Fordham | 117–120 min | 105–109 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 Far Rockaway-Bayswater or West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill better for families?
- Far Rockaway-Bayswater and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill each suit different families. Far Rockaway-Bayswater leads on Schools and Activities, while West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill leads on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability. 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 Far Rockaway-Bayswater and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill compare on safety and schools?
- Far Rockaway-Bayswater: 42/100 safety, 25/100 schools. West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill: 74/100 safety, 16/100 schools.
- Are Far Rockaway-Bayswater and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Far Rockaway-Bayswater stands out on Schools and Activities.
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