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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11213
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Brooklyn, New York
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Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
72/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
24 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
B-Walkability
72/100
WYLT Score59/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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