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Ardsley, NY vs Long Island City, NY
Ardsley, NY vs Long Island City, NY: What the data shows
Ardsley, NY is in Ardsley, NY while Long Island City, NY is in Long Island City, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Ardsley, NY is the more affordable option at $950,000 median — $61,200 less than Long Island City, NY's $1,011,200. WYLT rates Ardsley, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Long Island City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Ardsley, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Ardsley, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Long Island City, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Ardsley, NY has Low flood risk and Long Island City, NY has Low flood risk.
Long Island City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Ardsley, NY scores 33/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Long Island City, NY's 83/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Long Island City, NY has the higher school rating — Ardsley, NY rates 7.1/10 and Long Island City, NY rates 7.2/10.
| Category | Ardsley, NY | Long Island City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $950K ✓ Lower price | $1.01M |
| Median Rent | $4K | $3K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $115K ✓ Higher income | $110K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 33/100 | 83/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 2/100 | 60/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 1/100 | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 36 min | 9 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with school-aged kidsNYC commuters looking for a quiet suburbRemote workers who value a calm environment | Young professionalsCouplesSingles |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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