Maspeth vs Jamaica Estates-Holliswood
Maspeth (Queens) and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Maspeth scores higher on Safety and Transit; Jamaica Estates-Holliswood leads on Affordability and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Maspeth | Jamaica Estates-Holliswood |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 55/100 (leads) | 48/100 |
| Families | 22/100 (leads) | 14/100 |
| Affordability | 61/100 | 83/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 49/100 (leads) | 37/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 65/100 | 66/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 49/100 (leads) | 36/100 |
| Safety | 85/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| Health | 72/100 (leads) | 64/100 |
| Activities | 23/100 (leads) | 20/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Maspeth | Jamaica Estates-Holliswood |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 47–49 min (leads) | 57–59 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 54–57 min (leads) | 70–71 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 54–56 min (leads) | 66–68 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 48–50 min (leads) | 66–67 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 56–58 min (leads) | 68–70 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 57–58 min (leads) | 68–70 min |
| To Long Island City | 37–39 min (leads) | 48–49 min |
| To Jamaica | 46–48 min | 29–31 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 42–43 min (leads) | 49–50 min |
| To Fordham | 73–77 min (leads) | 88–92 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 Maspeth or Jamaica Estates-Holliswood better for families?
- Maspeth and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood each suit different families. Maspeth leads on Safety, Transit, and Schools, while Jamaica Estates-Holliswood leads on Affordability and Neighborhood Character. 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 Maspeth and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood compare on safety and schools?
- Maspeth: 85/100 safety, 49/100 schools. Jamaica Estates-Holliswood: 64/100 safety, 37/100 schools.
- Are Maspeth and Jamaica Estates-Holliswood similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Maspeth stands out on Safety, Transit, and Schools.
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