Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills vs Bellerose
Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills (Queens) and Bellerose (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills scores higher on Transit and Schools; Bellerose leads on Neighborhood Character and Affordability. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills | Bellerose |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 65/100 (leads) | 60/100 |
| Families | 18/100 (leads) | 17/100 |
| Affordability | 80/100 | 89/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 74/100 (leads) | 56/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 84/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 40/100 (leads) | 16/100 |
| Safety | 96/100 (leads) | 93/100 |
| Health | 81/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 18/100 (leads) | 13/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills | Bellerose |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 67–69 min (leads) | 70–73 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 76–80 min (leads) | 79–84 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 73–76 min (leads) | 74–79 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 74–76 min (leads) | 78–81 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 78–80 min (leads) | 82–84 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 77–81 min | 75–79 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 61–63 min (leads) | 62–64 min |
| To Jamaica | 46–48 min | 45–47 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 43–45 min (leads) | 59–60 min |
| To Fordham | 95–99 min (leads) | 101–106 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 Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills or Bellerose better for families?
- Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills and Bellerose each suit different families. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills leads on Transit, Schools, and Family Fit, while Bellerose leads on Neighborhood Character, Affordability, and Health. 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 Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills and Bellerose compare on safety and schools?
- Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills: 96/100 safety, 74/100 schools. Bellerose: 93/100 safety, 56/100 schools.
- Are Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills and Bellerose similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills stands out on Transit, Schools, and Family Fit.
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