St. Albans vs Cambria Heights
St. Albans (Queens) and Cambria Heights (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. St. Albans scores higher on Families and Health; Cambria Heights leads on Neighborhood Character and Safety. Overall they're 85% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | St. Albans | Cambria Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 57/100 (leads) | 46/100 |
| Families | 32/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
| Affordability | 91/100 | 95/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 37/100 (leads) | 27/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 86/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 18/100 (leads) | 7/100 |
| Safety | 78/100 | 87/100 (leads) |
| Health | 84/100 (leads) | 63/100 |
| Activities | 6/100 (leads) | 5/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | St. Albans | Cambria Heights |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 67–69 min (leads) | 76–78 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 72–74 min (leads) | 81–85 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 67–69 min (leads) | 76–79 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 73–75 min (leads) | 81–84 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 76–79 min (leads) | 86–88 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 68–71 min (leads) | 78–81 min |
| To Long Island City | 57–59 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Jamaica | 29–30 min (leads) | 39–40 min |
| To Flushing | 65–67 min (leads) | 71–72 min |
| To Fordham | 91–97 min (leads) | 103–108 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 St. Albans or Cambria Heights better for families?
- St. Albans and Cambria Heights each suit different families. St. Albans leads on Families, Health, and Transit, while Cambria Heights leads on Neighborhood Character, Safety, and Affordability. 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 St. Albans and Cambria Heights compare on safety and schools?
- St. Albans: 78/100 safety, 37/100 schools. Cambria Heights: 87/100 safety, 27/100 schools.
- Are St. Albans and Cambria Heights similar neighborhoods?
- They're 85% similar across the nine signals we score. St. Albans stands out on Families, Health, and Transit.
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