Jamaica Hills-Briarwood vs Kew Gardens
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood (Queens) and Kew Gardens (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Jamaica Hills-Briarwood scores higher on Affordability and Safety; Kew Gardens leads on Activities and Health. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Jamaica Hills-Briarwood | Kew Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 58/100 (leads) | 57/100 |
| Families | 31/100 (leads) | 25/100 |
| Affordability | 65/100 (leads) | 53/100 |
| Schools | 68/100 | 69/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 63/100 (leads) | 57/100 |
| Transit | 65/100 | 70/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 62/100 (leads) | 56/100 |
| Health | 64/100 | 79/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 28/100 | 53/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Jamaica Hills-Briarwood | Kew Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 45–46 min | 43–44 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 57–58 min | 52–54 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 52–53 min | 46–50 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 53–54 min | 50–52 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 55–56 min | 53–54 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 56–58 min | 52–54 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 35–36 min | 33–34 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 17–18 min (leads) | 21–23 min |
| To Flushing | 39–40 min (leads) | 41–42 min |
| To Fordham | 75–79 min | 70–74 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 Jamaica Hills-Briarwood or Kew Gardens better for families?
- Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Kew Gardens each suit different families. Jamaica Hills-Briarwood leads on Affordability, Safety, and Neighborhood Character, while Kew Gardens leads on Activities, Health, and Transit. 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 Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Kew Gardens compare on safety and schools?
- Jamaica Hills-Briarwood: 62/100 safety, 68/100 schools. Kew Gardens: 56/100 safety, 69/100 schools.
- Are Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Kew Gardens similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Jamaica Hills-Briarwood stands out on Affordability, Safety, and Neighborhood Character.
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