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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 $978,800 median — $476,500 less than New York City, NY's $1,455,300. 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 Low violent crime and Low property crime. New York City, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brooklyn, NY has Low flood risk and New York City, NY has Low flood risk.
The two neighborhoods are similarly walkable. Brooklyn, NY scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus New York City, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Brooklyn, NY rates 7.4/10 and New York City, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Brooklyn, NY | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Settle here | Think twice |
| Median Price | $979K ✓ Lower price | $1.46M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $63K | $127K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Transit Score | 73/100 | 100/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 25 min | 9 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesYoung ProfessionalsStudents | young professionalsstudentstourists |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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