Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills vs Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park
Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills (Queens) and Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills scores higher on Transit and Families; Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park leads on Neighborhood Character and Affordability. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills | Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 65/100 (leads) | 61/100 |
| Families | 18/100 (leads) | 2/100 |
| Affordability | 80/100 | 90/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 74/100 | 77/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 84/100 | 97/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 40/100 (leads) | 11/100 |
| Safety | 96/100 | 97/100 (leads) |
| Health | 81/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 18/100 (leads) | 11/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills | Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 67–69 min (leads) | 77–79 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 76–80 min (leads) | 85–88 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 73–76 min (leads) | 80–84 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 74–76 min (leads) | 83–86 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 78–80 min (leads) | 86–88 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 77–81 min (leads) | 83–88 min |
| To Long Island City | 61–63 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Jamaica | 46–48 min (leads) | 52–54 min |
| To Flushing | 43–45 min (leads) | 62–63 min |
| To Fordham | 95–99 min (leads) | 104–108 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 Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park better for families?
- Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills and Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park each suit different families. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills leads on Transit, Families, and Activities, while Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park 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 Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park compare on safety and schools?
- Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills: 96/100 safety, 74/100 schools. Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park: 97/100 safety, 77/100 schools.
- Are Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills and Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills stands out on Transit, Families, and Activities.
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