Howard Beach-Lindenwood vs Baisley Park
Howard Beach-Lindenwood (Queens) and Baisley Park (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Howard Beach-Lindenwood scores higher across the board, led by Safety and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Howard Beach-Lindenwood | Baisley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 61/100 (leads) | 53/100 |
| Families | 26/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Affordability | 97/100 (leads) | 86/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 74/100 (leads) | 60/100 |
| Transit | 36/100 (leads) | 30/100 |
| Safety | 84/100 (leads) | 57/100 |
| Health | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Activities | 16/100 (leads) | 8/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Howard Beach-Lindenwood | Baisley Park |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 69–70 min | 58–60 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 53–55 min (leads) | 63–64 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 73–75 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 70–71 min | 64–65 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 80–82 min | 69–70 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 48–50 min (leads) | 58–60 min |
| To Long Island City | 63–66 min | 50–52 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 42–45 min | 24–25 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 67–70 min | 58–59 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 98–103 min | 83–88 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 Howard Beach-Lindenwood or Baisley Park better for families?
- Howard Beach-Lindenwood and Baisley Park each suit different families. Howard Beach-Lindenwood scores higher across our signals, led by 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 Howard Beach-Lindenwood and Baisley Park compare on safety and schools?
- Howard Beach-Lindenwood: 84/100 safety, 40/100 schools. Baisley Park: 57/100 safety, 38/100 schools.
- Are Howard Beach-Lindenwood and Baisley Park similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Howard Beach-Lindenwood stands out on Safety, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability.
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