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Clinton Hill features beautiful Victorian homes and Pratt Institute's campus. Strong community character and proximity to Fort Greene's cultural amenities.
Clinton Hill features beautiful Victorian homes and Pratt Institute's campus. Strong community character and proximity to Fort Greene's cultural amenities.
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The Pratt Institute campus has a fully functioning steam-powered electrical generating plant from 1887 — one of the oldest in the country still in operation.
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Housing cost
$1,115 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromClinton Hill
- ToNear Bryant Park
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- Transit88/100
Quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers
- Schools67/100
Strong results at the public and charter schools serving it
- Family-Friendly Vibe61/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
To weigh
- Affordability16/100
Higher costs than most
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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How does Clinton Hill fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools11 schools
Clinton Hill offers a deep bench of school options spanning public, charter, and private governance. Benjamin Banneker Academy anchors the public high school landscape on Clinton Avenue, while elementary options like P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan serve younger kids nearby. Charter schools including Achievement First Endeavor and Community Partnership add alternatives, and private options like Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School round out the mix. With 15 total options across all three sectors, families here have genuine variety in educational approach — though navigating admissions for any of them takes real legwork.
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Parks & Playgrounds6 places
Clinton Hill delivers a solid lineup of playgrounds — Classon Playground, Greene Playground, and Pratt Playground anchor the neighborhood for families with little ones. Taaffe Playground, Underwood Park, and Washington Hall Park add a few more options scattered around, giving decent coverage for everyday trips. There's no massive destination park here, but what's available works well for routine visits.
6 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Prospect Park · ~29 min walk (1.1 mi)
Transportation40 stops
The G train is your lifeline here — Classon Av and Clinton-Washington Avs are the only two subway stops stitching Clinton Hill to the rest of the city. It's a single line, so getting to Midtown or Downtown Manhattan means a transfer or a bus ride to a bigger hub like Atlantic Terminal. But the bus network is a deep bench with 38 stops threading every major corridor — Myrtle, Fulton, Classon, and Vanderbilt all run frequent service if you're willing to take the surface route.
Restaurants61 places
Clinton Hill's restaurant scene skews casual and convenient — a deep bench of delis and grab-and-go spots line Myrtle and Fulton, making it easy to piece together a solid meal without much effort. The international mix is modest but satisfying: a handful of solid Italian options, a few Vietnamese and Chinese joints worth knowing, and some solid Mexican counter-service spots. There's a coffee shop or bagel place on nearly every corner, which is exactly what a neighborhood like this needs. What you won't find is a row of destination restaurants — this is functional, friendly, and enough to get by.
Groceries7 places
Clinton Hill offers a solid foundation for the weekly shop, anchored by a couple of Key Food locations along Myrtle and Fulton that cover most household needs. Beyond the chains, you'll find a handful of independent markets — a Wombat, a gourmet spot, a farm market — that add variety but lean toward specialty items. For a full cart, walking to one of the Key Foods does the job; you won't need a car, though the Myrtle Ave spot tends to be more convenient for most.
Coffee Shops13 places
Clinton Hill's coffee scene runs the full spectrum from laid-back indies to the familiar green siren. You'll find a deep bench of neighborhood-focused spots along Myrtle and Fulton where the vibe is more laptop-friendly hangout than grab-and-go. Starbucks anchors one corner, but most mornings people drift into the smaller spots for better coffee and less corporate feel.
Things to Do12 places
Clinton Hill offers a solid mix of physical and creative outlets. The martial arts scene is notably deep — a few different schools cover disciplines from jiu-jitsu to traditional Korean arts. Dance studios add enrichment, with options for little ones through teens. A handful of other kids' activities round things out: a music and arts center, a swimming spot, and a few more niche options. It's not overloaded, but what's here runs strong across athletics and creativity — a decent bench without needing to leave the neighborhood.
Daycare & informal care6 places
Clinton Hill has a solid mix of early childhood options — eight Pre-K sites spread across the neighborhood alongside about six dedicated daycares. The Pre-K offerings lean heavily toward public school programs, with slots at P.S. 011, P.S. 056, and P.S. 270, plus a few standalone centers. Daycare options are more intimate, small operations tucked along residential blocks and Vanderbilt Avenue. Morning drop-off means navigating some side-street congestion, but parents generally find something that fits.
Family Resources5 places
Clinton Hill has a real public anchor in the Clinton Hill Library — it's a steady neighborhood resource with programs and a quiet place to sit when you need it. The playground scene is decent: Classon Playground and Greene Playground cover the east and west ends, plus Washington Hall Park for a greener hangout. A seasonal farmers market adds a bit more civic texture. It's not overloaded, but families won't feel stranded either.
Healthcare10 places
Clinton Hill has two hospitals — Benjamin Banneker Academy on Clinton Avenue and Start Treatment & Recovery Centers on Fulton Street — but pediatricians are absent from the neighborhood, so families need to look elsewhere for primary pediatric care. Urgent care coverage is solid with two options along Fulton Street and Myrtle Avenue. Dental care runs deep, with six practices clustered around Clinton and Myrtle Avenues, giving families solid options without leaving the neighborhood.
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Best schools in Clinton Hill
Schools in Clinton Hill
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- Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
- Benjamin Banneker Academy
- BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
- Community Partnership Charter School
- LEAGUE SCHOOL - VANDERBILT
- OHEL ELOZER
- P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan
- P.S. 056 Lewis H. Latimer
- P.S. 270 Johann DeKalb
- STARTING POINT - BEDFORD STUYVESANT
- The Urban Assembly Unison School
Early education in Clinton Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Clinton Hill a good neighborhood for families?
- Clinton Hill scores 54/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Clinton Hill for families?
- For families, Clinton Hill stands out for quick weekday-morning transit to the city's main job centers; strong results at the public and charter schools serving it; and many families with children, with homes and schools close by. What to weigh: higher costs than most. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Clinton Hill safe?
- Clinton Hill scores 54/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Clinton Hill?
- Clinton Hill has 11 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 67/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Clinton Hill?
- Middle school: families in Clinton Hill apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 13's 21 middle school programs admit by method: 13 screened, 6 charter lottery and 2 unscreened. District 14's 14 middle school programs admit by method: 6 screened, 4 unscreened, 2 charter lottery and 2 zoned. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Clinton Hill affordable?
- Clinton Hill scores 16/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Clinton Hill in?
- Clinton Hill is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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