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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11238
Updated June 19, 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
BSchools
74/100
CQuietness
60/100
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
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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