Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills vs New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis
Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills (Staten Island) and New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills scores higher on Transit and Families; New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis leads on Schools and Safety. Overall they're 85% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills | New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 60/100 | 66/100 (leads) |
| Families | 20/100 (leads) | 13/100 |
| Affordability | 89/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 44/100 | 83/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 12/100 (leads) | 9/100 |
| Transit | 22/100 (leads) | 4/100 |
| Safety | 84/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Health | 99/100 (leads) | 99/100 |
| Activities | 14/100 (leads) | 10/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills | New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 66–68 min (leads) | 80–82 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 50–52 min (leads) | 65–67 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 72–74 min (leads) | 86–88 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 62–64 min (leads) | 76–79 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 76–78 min (leads) | 91–94 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 55–57 min (leads) | 70–72 min |
| To Long Island City | 70–72 min (leads) | 85–87 min |
| To Jamaica | 93–96 min (leads) | 109–112 min |
| To Flushing | 95–98 min (leads) | 110–112 min |
| To Fordham | 91–96 min (leads) | 107–111 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 Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis better for families?
- Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills and New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis each suit different families. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills leads on Transit, Families, and Activities, while New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis leads on Schools, Safety, and Family Fit. 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 Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis compare on safety and schools?
- Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills: 84/100 safety, 44/100 schools. New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis: 94/100 safety, 83/100 schools.
- Are Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills and New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis similar neighborhoods?
- They're 85% similar across the nine signals we score. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills stands out on Transit, Families, and Activities.
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