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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11220
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$1.0M
Median Price
47/100
Walk Score
9/10
Schools
25 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
ASafety
92/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
DWalkability
47/100
WYLT Score65/100
Our Take
Brooklyn Heights offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. It’s highly walkable, has great transit to Manhattan, and schools are solid, making it family‑friendly. The downside is the high cost of living and the busy streets, but for most people the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
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The Good
- ✓100 walk score – you can shop, dine, and exercise on foot
- ✓Excellent public transit to Midtown Manhattan in about 25 minutes
- ✓Strong school system with high ratings
- ✓Historic brick homes with character
Real Talk
- !High property values and rent make it expensive for many
- !Crowded streets and traffic can be noisy, especially during rush hours
- !Older brick buildings often require costly maintenance
- !Crime is generally low, but petty theft can happen in busy areas
- $High property taxes for historic homes
- $Maintenance and renovation costs for older brick facades
- $Higher utility bills due to older HVAC systems
Best For
FamiliesYoung ProfessionalsStudentsRemote Workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Brooklyn, NY
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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