Fresh Meadows-Utopia vs Woodhaven
Fresh Meadows-Utopia (Queens) and Woodhaven (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Fresh Meadows-Utopia scores higher on Health and Transit; Woodhaven leads on Families and Activities. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Fresh Meadows-Utopia | Woodhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 58/100 (leads) | 58/100 |
| Families | 15/100 | 43/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 73/100 | 77/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 36/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 95/100 | 96/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 62/100 (leads) | 49/100 |
| Safety | 80/100 | 83/100 (leads) |
| Health | 97/100 (leads) | 77/100 |
| Activities | 24/100 | 50/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Fresh Meadows-Utopia | Woodhaven |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 60–62 min | 56–58 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 69–71 min | 46–48 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 67–68 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 68–70 min | 56–58 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 70–71 min | 66–67 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 69–72 min | 42–44 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 50–51 min | 47–49 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 31–33 min | 24–27 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 36–37 min (leads) | 53–55 min |
| To Fordham | 89–92 min | 80–85 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 Fresh Meadows-Utopia or Woodhaven better for families?
- Fresh Meadows-Utopia and Woodhaven each suit different families. Fresh Meadows-Utopia leads on Health, Transit, and Schools, while Woodhaven leads on Families, Activities, 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 Fresh Meadows-Utopia and Woodhaven compare on safety and schools?
- Fresh Meadows-Utopia: 80/100 safety, 36/100 schools. Woodhaven: 83/100 safety, 24/100 schools.
- Are Fresh Meadows-Utopia and Woodhaven similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. Fresh Meadows-Utopia stands out on Health, Transit, and Schools.
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