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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11214
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Brooklyn, New York
Good for now
Verdict
$948K
Median Price
92/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
30 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
92/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
Clinton Hill offers a walk‑friendly, transit‑convenient lifestyle with great schools and a lively dining scene, but the cost of living is steep and noise can be an issue. If you can manage the higher rent and home prices, it’s a solid choice; otherwise, you might want to consider cheaper nearby areas.
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The Good
- ✓High walkability with excellent local amenities
- ✓Strong public transit connections to Manhattan
- ✓Highly rated schools for families
- ✓Vibrant food and nightlife options
Real Talk
- !Housing prices far above median income
- !Rent is high, leading to budget strain
- !Noise and traffic are common during peak hours
- !Crime can be moderate, especially property crime
- $Elevated utilities and maintenance fees in older buildings
- $Parking costs or limited availability
- $Higher renters or homeowners insurance premiums in dense urban settings
Best For
young professionalsfamilies with childrenstudentstech workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
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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