Brooklyn, Brooklyn NY — neighborhood review

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11214

Updated August 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$991K

Median Price

86/100

Walk Score

8.5/10

Schools

30 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
85/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Walkability
86/100
WYLT Score61/100

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
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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