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Ardsley, NY vs Astoria, NY
Ardsley, NY vs Astoria, NY: What the data shows
Ardsley, NY is in Ardsley, NY while Astoria, NY is in Astoria, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Astoria, NY is the more affordable option at $662,700 median — $287,300 less than Ardsley, NY's $950,000. WYLT rates Ardsley, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Astoria, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Ardsley, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Astoria, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Ardsley, NY has Low flood risk and Astoria, NY has Low flood risk.
Ardsley, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Ardsley, NY scores 33/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Astoria, NY's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Astoria, NY has the higher school rating — Ardsley, NY rates 7.1/10 and Astoria, NY rates 7.6/10.
| Category | Ardsley, NY | Astoria, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Settle here |
| Median Price | $950K | $663K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $4K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $115K ✓ Higher income | $82K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 33/100 ✓ More walkable | Car-dependent |
| Transit Score | 2/100 ✓ Better transit | Minimal transit |
| Bike Score | 1/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 36 min | 11 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with school-aged kidsNYC commuters looking for a quiet suburbRemote workers who value a calm environment | FamiliesYoung professionalsFoodies |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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