Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Updated April 29, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Brooklyn, New York

Good for now

Verdict

$1.1M

Median Price

98/100

Walk Score

7.4/10

Schools

19 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
CQuietness
60/100
BSchools
74/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
98/100
WYLT Score65/100

Our Take

Clinton Hill offers top‑tier walkability, great transit to Midtown, and solid schools, but it comes with sky‑high housing costs that may bite the wallet. It's a solid place if you can afford the price and tolerate moderate crime and traffic during peak hours.

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The Good

  • Excellent walkability (Walk Score 98)
  • Strong public transit and bike infrastructure
  • High average school rating (7.4)
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)

Real Talk

  • !Housing prices are extremely high—$1.15M median for homes
  • !Rent is above city average at $2,368/month
  • !Moderate crime rates mean stay alert in certain pockets
  • !Rush‑hour traffic can be noisy and stressful
  • $High property taxes in Brooklyn
  • $HOA fees common in many co‑ops
  • $Maintenance for older brick homes can be costly

Best For

Commute to Midtown ManhattanFood lovers with a taste for local restaurantsFamilies seeking good schoolsRemote workers who need quiet study spaces

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

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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