Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
Chelsea
$1.9M median
Walkable Trendy
Neighborhood B
Brooklyn Heights
$1.9M median
Upscale Quiet
Chelsea
Metric
Brooklyn Heights
$1.9M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.9M
7/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
78/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
48/100
12 min
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Commute
Commute
20 min
20
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
20
20
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Cafes
Cafes
17
12
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Groceries
Groceries
9
18 min
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Hospital
Hospital
9 min
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Is Chelsea or Brooklyn Heights more expensive?
Chelsea has a median home price of $1.9M and Brooklyn Heights is $1.9M. Brooklyn Heights is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Chelsea or Brooklyn Heights?
Chelsea has a school rating of 7/10 and Brooklyn Heights rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Chelsea or Brooklyn Heights safer?
Chelsea has a crime grade of B+ and Brooklyn Heights is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
Chelsea scores 78/100 for walkability. Brooklyn Heights scores 48/100. Chelsea is the more walkable option.