Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere vs Port Richmond
Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere (Queens) and Port Richmond (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere scores higher on Health and Safety; Port Richmond leads on Activities and Neighborhood Character. Overall they're 85% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere | Port Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 41/100 (leads) | 39/100 |
| Families | 12/100 | 28/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 88/100 | 98/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 0/100 | 5/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 5/100 | 21/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 14/100 (leads) | 5/100 |
| Safety | 48/100 (leads) | 34/100 |
| Health | 90/100 (leads) | 63/100 |
| Activities | 14/100 | 33/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere | Port Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 81–84 min | 78–81 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 66–68 min | 63–66 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 85–88 min | 84–86 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 82–85 min | 75–79 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 95–98 min | 90–93 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 61–63 min (leads) | 68–72 min |
| To Long Island City | 79–81 min (leads) | 83–86 min |
| To Jamaica | 59–62 min (leads) | 107–110 min |
| To Flushing | 84–87 min (leads) | 108–111 min |
| To Fordham | 112–117 min | 105–108 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 Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere or Port Richmond better for families?
- Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere and Port Richmond each suit different families. Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere leads on Health, Safety, and Transit, while Port Richmond leads on Activities, Neighborhood Character, and Families. 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 Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere and Port Richmond compare on safety and schools?
- Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere: 48/100 safety, 0/100 schools. Port Richmond: 34/100 safety, 5/100 schools.
- Are Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere and Port Richmond similar neighborhoods?
- They're 85% similar across the nine signals we score. Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere stands out on Health, Safety, and Transit.
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