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New York City, NY vs Williamsburg, NY
New York City, NY vs Williamsburg, NY: What the data shows
New York City, NY is in New York City, NY while Williamsburg, NY is in Williamsburg, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Williamsburg, NY is the more affordable option at $1,138,900 median — $226,500 less than New York City, NY's $1,365,400. WYLT rates New York City, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Williamsburg, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. New York City, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Williamsburg, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, New York City, NY has Low flood risk and Williamsburg, NY has Low flood risk.
Williamsburg, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. New York City, NY scores 98/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Williamsburg, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, Williamsburg, NY has the higher school rating — New York City, NY rates 7.3/10 and Williamsburg, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | New York City, NY | Williamsburg, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $1.37M | $1.14M ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $137K ✓ Higher income | $95K |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 98/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 79/100 | 82/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 11 min ✓ Shorter commute | 15 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Young professionalsArtists and creative typesFamilies with kids looking for good schools | young professionalsstudentsartists |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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