Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village vs West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village (Queens) and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village scores higher on Transit and Neighborhood Character; West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill leads on Families and Activities. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village | West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 51/100 | 56/100 (leads) |
| Families | 20/100 | 45/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 94/100 | 99/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 17/100 (leads) | 16/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 35/100 (leads) | 32/100 |
| Transit | 20/100 (leads) | 5/100 |
| Safety | 74/100 (leads) | 74/100 |
| Health | 84/100 | 92/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 6/100 | 15/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village | West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 63–68 min (leads) | 79–83 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 67–73 min | 64–67 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 63–67 min (leads) | 82–85 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 68–73 min (leads) | 77–80 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 74–77 min (leads) | 92–94 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 64–70 min (leads) | 68–71 min |
| To Long Island City | 56–58 min (leads) | 86–88 min |
| To Jamaica | 29–32 min (leads) | 108–111 min |
| To Flushing | 62–65 min (leads) | 111–114 min |
| To Fordham | 89–94 min (leads) | 105–109 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 Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village or West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill better for families?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill each suit different families. Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village leads on Transit, Neighborhood Character, and Schools, while West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill leads on Families, Activities, 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 Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill compare on safety and schools?
- Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: 74/100 safety, 17/100 schools. West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill: 74/100 safety, 16/100 schools.
- Are Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village stands out on Transit, Neighborhood Character, and Schools.
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