Queens Village vs Laurelton
Queens Village (Queens) and Laurelton (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Queens Village scores higher on Families and Neighborhood Character; Laurelton leads on Schools and Affordability. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Queens Village | Laurelton |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 52/100 (leads) | 47/100 |
| Families | 39/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Affordability | 87/100 | 95/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 10/100 | 19/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 97/100 (leads) | 83/100 |
| Transit | 20/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Safety | 73/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
| Health | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Activities | 8/100 | 9/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Queens Village | Laurelton |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 66–69 min (leads) | 72–75 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 73–78 min (leads) | 78–81 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 69–74 min (leads) | 72–75 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 72–77 min (leads) | 77–80 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 77–81 min (leads) | 81–85 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 69–74 min (leads) | 75–79 min |
| To Long Island City | 58–60 min (leads) | 63–66 min |
| To Jamaica | 38–40 min | 36–38 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 56–58 min (leads) | 70–73 min |
| To Fordham | 95–102 min (leads) | 97–103 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 Queens Village or Laurelton better for families?
- Queens Village and Laurelton each suit different families. Queens Village leads on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Transit, while Laurelton leads on Schools, Affordability, and Activities. 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 Queens Village and Laurelton compare on safety and schools?
- Queens Village: 73/100 safety, 10/100 schools. Laurelton: 70/100 safety, 19/100 schools.
- Are Queens Village and Laurelton similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Queens Village stands out on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Transit.
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