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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11235
Updated October 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$721K
Median Price
82/100
Walk Score
8.1/10
Schools
33 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
81/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B-Commute
70/100
B+Walkability
82/100
WYLT Score59/100
Our Take
This Brooklyn neighborhood is walkable, transit-friendly, and has strong schools, but its high cost of living, significant flood risk, and traffic noise make it a tough fit for many. If you can afford the rent or buy, it’s a lively place with good public transit to Manhattan. Otherwise, consider more affordable or lower-risk areas.
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The Good
- ✓High walkability (Walk Score 90), "Walker's Paradise"; good public transit to Manhattan (33‑minute commute); excellent public schools with many highly-rated options; diverse, vibrant community with plenty of dining and nightlife
Real Talk
- !Flood risk is classified as AE (High) – you’ll need costly flood insurance; median income (61k) is far below median home value (727k), so buying is out of reach for most; high cost of living with rent around $1,600 a month; traffic and noise from busy streets and construction can be disruptive; crime rates are moderate to high in some parts of Brooklyn
- $Property taxes and potential HOA fees can add 1–2% of home value annually; flood insurance can run $500–$1,500+ per year; high parking costs or lack of parking in the area; maintenance and renovation costs for older brick homes; transportation costs for daily commutes to Manhattan
Best For
Young professionals working in ManhattanFamilies seeking good schoolsRemote workers with high bandwidthCreative types attracted to vibrant neighborhoods
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
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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