St. Albans vs Laurelton
St. Albans (Queens) and Laurelton (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. St. Albans scores higher on Families and Schools; Laurelton leads on Affordability and Activities. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | St. Albans | Laurelton |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 57/100 (leads) | 47/100 |
| Families | 32/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Affordability | 91/100 | 95/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 37/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 86/100 (leads) | 83/100 |
| Transit | 18/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Safety | 78/100 (leads) | 70/100 |
| Health | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Activities | 6/100 | 9/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | St. Albans | Laurelton |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 67–69 min (leads) | 72–75 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 72–74 min (leads) | 78–81 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 67–69 min (leads) | 72–75 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 73–75 min (leads) | 77–80 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 76–79 min (leads) | 81–85 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 68–71 min (leads) | 75–79 min |
| To Long Island City | 57–59 min (leads) | 63–66 min |
| To Jamaica | 29–30 min (leads) | 36–38 min |
| To Flushing | 65–67 min (leads) | 70–73 min |
| To Fordham | 91–97 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 St. Albans or Laurelton better for families?
- St. Albans and Laurelton each suit different families. St. Albans leads on Families, Schools, and Family Fit, while Laurelton leads on 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 St. Albans and Laurelton compare on safety and schools?
- St. Albans: 78/100 safety, 37/100 schools. Laurelton: 70/100 safety, 19/100 schools.
- Are St. Albans and Laurelton similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. St. Albans stands out on Families, Schools, and Family Fit.
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