Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills vs New Dorp-Midland Beach
Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills (Staten Island) and New Dorp-Midland Beach (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills scores higher on Transit and Families; New Dorp-Midland Beach leads on Schools and Activities. Overall they're 89% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills | New Dorp-Midland Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 (leads) | 59/100 |
| Families | 20/100 (leads) | 10/100 |
| Affordability | 89/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 44/100 | 64/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 12/100 | 13/100 (leads) |
| Transit | 22/100 (leads) | 8/100 |
| Safety | 84/100 (leads) | 81/100 |
| Health | 99/100 (leads) | 94/100 |
| Activities | 14/100 | 32/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills | New Dorp-Midland Beach |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 66–68 min (leads) | 77–78 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 50–52 min (leads) | 61–62 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 72–74 min (leads) | 83–84 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 62–64 min (leads) | 73–74 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 76–78 min (leads) | 87–88 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 55–57 min (leads) | 66–67 min |
| To Long Island City | 70–72 min (leads) | 81–83 min |
| To Jamaica | 93–96 min (leads) | 105–107 min |
| To Flushing | 95–98 min (leads) | 107–109 min |
| To Fordham | 91–96 min (leads) | 103–107 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 Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills or New Dorp-Midland Beach better for families?
- Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills and New Dorp-Midland Beach each suit different families. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills leads on Transit, Families, and Health, while New Dorp-Midland Beach leads on Schools, Activities, 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 Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills and New Dorp-Midland Beach compare on safety and schools?
- Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills: 84/100 safety, 44/100 schools. New Dorp-Midland Beach: 81/100 safety, 64/100 schools.
- Are Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills and New Dorp-Midland Beach similar neighborhoods?
- They're 89% similar across the nine signals we score. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills stands out on Transit, Families, and Health.
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