Whitestone-Beechhurst vs Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills
Whitestone-Beechhurst (Queens) and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills (Queens), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Whitestone-Beechhurst scores higher on Schools; Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills leads on Neighborhood Character and Transit. Overall they're 87% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Whitestone-Beechhurst | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 61/100 | 65/100 (leads) |
| Families | 16/100 | 18/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 76/100 | 80/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 79/100 (leads) | 74/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 53/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 20/100 | 40/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 92/100 | 96/100 (leads) |
| Health | 75/100 | 81/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 15/100 | 18/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Whitestone-Beechhurst | Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 66–68 min (leads) | 67–69 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 78–80 min | 76–80 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 73–75 min | 73–76 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 73–75 min (leads) | 74–76 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 75–77 min (leads) | 78–80 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 83–85 min | 77–81 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 56–58 min (leads) | 61–63 min |
| To Jamaica | 62–64 min | 46–48 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 30–32 min (leads) | 43–45 min |
| To Fordham | 75–79 min (leads) | 95–99 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 Whitestone-Beechhurst or Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills better for families?
- Whitestone-Beechhurst and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills each suit different families. Whitestone-Beechhurst leads on Schools, while Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills leads on Neighborhood Character, Transit, 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 Whitestone-Beechhurst and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills compare on safety and schools?
- Whitestone-Beechhurst: 92/100 safety, 79/100 schools. Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills: 96/100 safety, 74/100 schools.
- Are Whitestone-Beechhurst and Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills similar neighborhoods?
- They're 87% similar across the nine signals we score. Whitestone-Beechhurst stands out on Schools.
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