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Brooklyn, NY vs New York City, NY
Brooklyn, NY vs New York City, NY: What the data shows
Brooklyn, NY is in Brooklyn, NY while New York City, NY is in New York City, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Brooklyn, NY is the more affordable option at $1,123,700 median — $326,700 less than New York City, NY's $1,450,400. WYLT rates Brooklyn, NY as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and New York City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Brooklyn, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Brooklyn, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New York City, NY has High violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brooklyn, NY has Low flood risk and New York City, NY has Low flood risk.
New York City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Brooklyn, NY scores 98/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus New York City, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, Brooklyn, NY has the higher school rating — Brooklyn, NY rates 7.4/10 and New York City, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Brooklyn, NY | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Think twice |
| Median Price | $1.12M ✓ Lower price | $1.45M |
| Median Rent | $3K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $163K ✓ Higher income | $102K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 98/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 98/100 | 100/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 17 min | 3 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ ✓ Safer | F |
| Violent Crime | Moderate ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | StudentsProfessionalsFamilies | young professionalsartistsstudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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