Brooklyn, Brooklyn NY — neighborhood review

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11213

Updated July 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$1.1M

Median Price

66/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

24 min

to Midtown Manhattan

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
66/100
WYLT Score60/100

Our Take

Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill is a lively, walkable spot with good schools and a bike‑friendly street grid, but the high price tag, traffic noise and limited quietness make it a tough fit if you’re budget‑conscious or looking for a calm home. If you can stretch your wallet and don’t mind the hustle, it could work, but otherwise consider a quieter area.

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The Good

  • Very walkable with plenty of cafés and restaurants
  • Top‑rated public high schools nearby
  • Excellent bike routes and transit to Manhattan
  • Strong community vibe and street art

Real Talk

  • !Median home price far exceeds median household income
  • !Noise from busy streets and nearby construction
  • !Traffic congestion during peak hours
  • !Limited parking options for cars
  • $High property taxes and maintenance fees
  • $Elevated utility bills due to older buildings
  • $HOA fees common in many buildings
  • $Unexpected renovation costs in historic units

Best For

young professionalsstudentsremote workerssmall families

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Brooklyn, NY

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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