West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill vs Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill (Staten Island) and Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill scores higher on Families and Neighborhood Character; Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills leads on Schools and Transit. Overall they're 84% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill | Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 56/100 | 60/100 (leads) |
| Families | 45/100 (leads) | 20/100 |
| Affordability | 99/100 (leads) | 89/100 |
| Schools | 16/100 | 44/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 32/100 (leads) | 12/100 |
| Transit | 5/100 | 22/100 (leads) |
| Safety | 74/100 | 84/100 (leads) |
| Health | 92/100 | 99/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 15/100 (leads) | 14/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill | Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 79–83 min | 66–68 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 64–67 min | 50–52 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 82–85 min | 72–74 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 77–80 min | 62–64 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 92–94 min | 76–78 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 68–71 min | 55–57 min (leads) |
| To Long Island City | 86–88 min | 70–72 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 108–111 min | 93–96 min (leads) |
| To Flushing | 111–114 min | 95–98 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 105–109 min | 91–96 min (leads) |
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 West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill or Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills better for families?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill and Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills each suit different families. West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill leads on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability, while Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills leads on Schools, Transit, and Safety. 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 West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill and Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills compare on safety and schools?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill: 74/100 safety, 16/100 schools. Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills: 84/100 safety, 44/100 schools.
- Are West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill and Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills similar neighborhoods?
- They're 84% similar across the nine signals we score. West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill stands out on Families, Neighborhood Character, and Affordability.
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