Howard Beach-Lindenwood vs St. Albans
Howard Beach-Lindenwood (Queens) and St. Albans (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Howard Beach-Lindenwood scores higher on Transit and Activities; St. Albans leads on Neighborhood Character and Families. Overall they're 91% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Howard Beach-Lindenwood | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 61/100 (leads) | 57/100 |
| Families | 26/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 97/100 (leads) | 91/100 |
| Schools | 40/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 74/100 | 86/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 36/100 (leads) | 18/100 |
| Safety | 84/100 (leads) | 78/100 |
| Health | 88/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Activities | 16/100 (leads) | 6/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Howard Beach-Lindenwood | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 69–70 min | 67–69 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 53–55 min (leads) | 72–74 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 73–75 min | 67–69 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 70–71 min (leads) | 73–75 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 80–82 min | 76–79 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 48–50 min (leads) | 68–71 min |
| To Long Island City | 63–66 min | 57–59 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 42–45 min | 29–30 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 67–70 min | 65–67 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 98–103 min | 91–97 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 St. Albans better for families?
- Howard Beach-Lindenwood and St. Albans each suit different families. Howard Beach-Lindenwood leads on Transit, Activities, and Safety, while St. Albans leads on Neighborhood Character and Families. 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 St. Albans compare on safety and schools?
- Howard Beach-Lindenwood: 84/100 safety, 40/100 schools. St. Albans: 78/100 safety, 37/100 schools.
- Are Howard Beach-Lindenwood and St. Albans similar neighborhoods?
- They're 91% similar across the nine signals we score. Howard Beach-Lindenwood stands out on Transit, Activities, and Safety.
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