Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bed-Stuy a good place to live?
Bed-Stuy is a good place to live. Bed-Stuy is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with excellent transit options. Bed-Stuy is an urban core neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Bed-Stuy has 23 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 81.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $95,133 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Bed-Stuy are renters, with 82.4% of residents renting and 17.6% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Bed-Stuy can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Bed-Stuy neighborhood guide.
Is Bed-Stuy, NY a safe neighborhood?
Bed-Stuy, NY is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bed-Stuy?
The median home price in Bed-Stuy is $1,150,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $230,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $258K a year to afford the median home price in Bed-Stuy. The average household income in Bed-Stuy is $95K.
What are the best public schools in Bed-Stuy?
The best public schools that serve Bed-Stuy are:
- Nelson Mandela High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Bedford Academy High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 8:1.
What are the best private schools in Bed-Stuy?
The best private schools that serve Bed-Stuy are:
- Workshop Middle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St Matthias Catholic Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- The Co-Op School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
What are the most popular zip codes in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY are Bushwick, Crown Heights, East Williamsburg, Williamsburg and Clinton Hill.
