Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills vs Long Island City-Hunters Point
Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills (Queens) and Long Island City-Hunters Point (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills scores higher on Families and Neighborhood Character; Long Island City-Hunters Point leads on Schools and Safety. Overall they're 82% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills | Long Island City-Hunters Point |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 46/100 | 50/100 (leads) |
| Families | 50/100 (leads) | 24/100 |
| Affordability | 27/100 (leads) | 15/100 |
| Schools | 33/100 | 72/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 27/100 (leads) | 13/100 |
| Transit | 86/100 | 92/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 26/100 | 39/100 (leads) |
| Health | 71/100 (leads) | 67/100 |
| Activities | 73/100 | 85/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills | Long Island City-Hunters Point |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 25 min | 19–20 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 38–39 min | 32–33 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 33–34 min | 26–27 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 33–34 min | 28 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 30–31 min (leads) | 31–32 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 44–45 min | 35–36 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 15–16 min | 6 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 40–42 min | 37–38 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 36–37 min | 34–35 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 48–52 min | 44–47 min (leads) |
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 Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills or Long Island City-Hunters Point better for families?
- Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills and Long Island City-Hunters Point each suit different families. Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills leads on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability, while Long Island City-Hunters Point leads on Schools, Safety, 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 Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills and Long Island City-Hunters Point compare on safety and schools?
- Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills: 26/100 safety, 33/100 schools. Long Island City-Hunters Point: 39/100 safety, 72/100 schools.
- Are Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills and Long Island City-Hunters Point similar neighborhoods?
- They're 82% similar across the nine signals we score. Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills stands out on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability.
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