Brooklyn, Brooklyn NY — neighborhood review

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11219

Updated July 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$1.1M

Median Price

81/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

26 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Walkability
81/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

Clinton Hill is a walkable, transit‑friendly area with plenty of restaurants and a vibrant arts scene, but the real estate market is priced far above the median income. It’s a solid place to rent or live for a short term, not a good buy‑to‑own option.

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The Good

  • Excellent walkability with a variety of shops and cafés
  • Good public transit to Manhattan, only 26‑minute ride
  • High‑rated public schools and a strong arts community
  • Diverse, inclusive neighborhood culture

Real Talk

  • !Housing prices are almost double the median household income, so buying is tough
  • !Rental prices are high relative to local income levels
  • !Some streets still have potholes and maintenance issues
  • !Crime rates are moderate to high compared to other Brooklyn neighborhoods
  • $High property taxes and utilities for pricey homes
  • $Elevated insurance costs due to higher property values
  • $Older brick buildings often need costly maintenance

Best For

Young professionalsRentersStudentsArtists

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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