Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bensonhurst a good place to live?
Bensonhurst is a good place to live, receiving 3.9 stars from its residents. Bensonhurst is considered very walkable and bikeable with great transit options. Bensonhurst is an urban core neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Bensonhurst has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 75.0 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $82,033 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Bensonhurst are renters, with 71.9% of residents renting and 28.1% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Bensonhurst can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Bensonhurst neighborhood guide.
Is Bensonhurst, NY a safe neighborhood?
Bensonhurst, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bensonhurst?
The median home price in Bensonhurst is $798,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $159,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $179K a year to afford the median home price in Bensonhurst. The average household income in Bensonhurst is $82K.
What are the best public schools in Bensonhurst?
The best public schools that serve Bensonhurst are:
- IS 201 Madeleine Brennan Intermediate School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- P.S. 112 Lefferts Park Elementary School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
What are the best private schools in Bensonhurst?
The best private schools that serve Bensonhurst are:
- Poly Prep Country Day School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Elite Academy of Science & Technology (EAST) has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Yeshivah Of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
What are the most popular zip codes in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY are Mapleton, Gravesend, Bath Beach, Borough Park and Dyker Heights.
Are home prices dropping in Bensonhurst?
Yes, home prices in Bensonhurst are down 1% in the last 12 months.
