Kew Gardens Hills vs Auburndale
Kew Gardens Hills (Queens) and Auburndale (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Kew Gardens Hills scores higher on Transit and Neighborhood Character; Auburndale leads on Safety and Health. Overall they're 86% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Kew Gardens Hills | Auburndale |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 69/100 | 71/100 (leads) |
| Families | 42/100 (leads) | 38/100 |
| Affordability | 71/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
| Schools | 86/100 | 89/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 98/100 (leads) | 87/100 |
| Transit | 79/100 (leads) | 49/100 |
| Safety | 67/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| Health | 75/100 | 81/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 31/100 (leads) | 21/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Kew Gardens Hills | Auburndale |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 46–48 min (leads) | 63–65 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 60–61 min (leads) | 73–76 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 56–57 min (leads) | 68–72 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 54–56 min (leads) | 70–72 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 57–58 min (leads) | 72–74 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 62–64 min (leads) | 77–79 min |
| To Long Island City | 37–38 min (leads) | 53–54 min |
| To Jamaica | 24–26 min (leads) | 42–45 min |
| To Flushing | 28–29 min | 28–30 min |
| To Fordham | 76–80 min (leads) | 86–89 min |
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 Kew Gardens Hills or Auburndale better for families?
- Kew Gardens Hills and Auburndale each suit different families. Kew Gardens Hills leads on Transit, Neighborhood Character, and Activities, while Auburndale leads on Safety, Health, and Schools. 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 Kew Gardens Hills and Auburndale compare on safety and schools?
- Kew Gardens Hills: 67/100 safety, 86/100 schools. Auburndale: 93/100 safety, 89/100 schools.
- Are Kew Gardens Hills and Auburndale similar neighborhoods?
- They're 86% similar across the nine signals we score. Kew Gardens Hills stands out on Transit, Neighborhood Character, and Activities.
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