Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (42) A+
Tikal Cafe
Coffee Shop
1080 Brew
Coffee Shop
Bushwick Coffee House & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Father Knows Best
Coffee Shop
C & B Luncheonette
Coffee Shop
Trans Am Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffeine Underground
Coffee Shop
Rudy's Pastry Shop
Coffee Shop
Aquino's
Coffee Shop
Joel's Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tbaar
Coffee Shop
L'imprimerie
Coffee Shop
Milk & Pull
Coffee Shop
Mixtape Bushwick
Coffee Shop
Porcelain
Coffee Shop
Norma's Corner Shoppe
Coffee Shop
AMA Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe M Seneca
Coffee Shop
Cafe Plein Air
Coffee Shop
House Party
Coffee Shop
#1 Natural Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Little Skips East
Coffee Shop
Deli
Coffee Shop
Nomad Cafe and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
The Deep End
Nightclub
Rockwall Studios
Theatre Arts
The Muse
Theatre Arts
H0L0
Nightclub
Aquarius Studios
Art Gallery
The Hand
Art Gallery
The Hand
Art Gallery
The Venue Party Hall
Nightclub
Tri-TryAgain
Theatre Arts
Outpost Artists Resources
Theatre Arts
Lorimoto
Art Gallery
Lorimoto Gallery
Art Gallery
Superchief Gallery
Art Gallery
The Tiny Cupboard
Theatre Arts
Kimberly Klark
Art Gallery
Kimberly Klark Gallery
Art Gallery
Banana Space
Art Gallery
Reservoir Art Space
Theatre Arts
Fisher Parrish Gallery
Art Gallery
Valentine Gallery
Art Gallery
Lucy Pullen Ridgewood
Art Gallery
Gloria's Project Space
Art Gallery
sk.Artspace
Art Gallery
Ketchup Gallery
Art Gallery
4th Floor Studios
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (137) A+
My People
Deli
Unknown Name
Deli
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
Bar
Unknown Name
Deli
Nowadays
Bar
Food Mart
Deli
Bonus Room
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hong Kong Express
Fast Food
Evil Twin Brewery
Bar
D & S Wines and Liquors
Alcohol
New Texas Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Jimmy's Pizza
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Unknown Name
Deli
Beijing House
Fast Food
Halsey Ale House
Bar
Boardwalk Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Luv Story Bar
Bar
Deli Grocery
Deli
Brooklyn Barista
Fast Food
TV Eye NYC
Bar
Barker & Sons
Fast Food
Sky Level Deli Grocery
Deli
The Neighborhood Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (8) A+
YES Studio
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
New Land Community Center
Community Centre
All Yoga NYC
Gym
Latinos Americanos Unidos
Community Centre
Blink Fitness
Gym
Mayday Space
Community Centre
Blink Fitness
Gym
The Base
Community Centre
GG's Social Trade & Treasure Club
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Solid Gold Yogi
Gym
Force Fitness
Gym
Vibez Training
Gym
fflow Pilates
Gym
Fit Nation
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Loom Yoga Bushwick
Gym
Bushwick Crossfit
Gym
Utopia School
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
NYCHA Borinquen Plaza Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (40) A+
Junior's Food Outlets
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Stop One Supermarket
Grocery Store
Angela's Bakery
Bakery
El Conuco Acevedo Corp
Grocery Store
Jeuri Live Poultry Inc
Butcher
Son De Cali
Bakery
Meat Market
Grocery Store
Cakes for all occasions
Bakery
Your Deal Food Corporation
Grocery Store
Food Bazaar Supermarket
Grocery Store
Billy's Market Place
Grocery Store
Associated Supermarket
Grocery Store
Himalaya Food Market
Grocery Store
Rudy's Pastry Shop
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
L'imprimerie
Bakery
Good Neighbors Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Bazaar Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sea Town Fish & Meat Market
Seafood
Armandos Grocery & Bakery
Grocery Store
Kikiriki Live Poultry Inc
Butcher
Mi Estrella Bakery Corp
Bakery
Sea Town
Grocery Store
Brooklyn Meats
Butcher
Parks (37) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Irving Square Park Playground
Playground
Irving Square Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bushwick Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Evergreen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Evergreen Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Stephen A Rudd Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hope Ballfield
Park
Heckscher Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Boyland Park
Park
Heisser Triangle
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rosemary's Playground
Playground
Marion-Hopkinson Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (159) A+
Jack + G
Fashion
Jarabacoa Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
Los Limones Deli
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Tineo Grocery Store
Convenience Store
The Raga Closet
Clothing
Wyckoff Deli
Convenience Store
Teresa Unisex Salon
Beauty
The Best Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
New Santiago Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
One Way Deli
Convenience Store
Selene Unisex Beauty Salon
Beauty
Nat's Hardware
Home Improvement
Reyes Food Market
Convenience Store
Home Run Barbershop
Hairdresser
Food Eldert Market
Convenience Store
Walter's Mirror
Furniture
La Plaza Mini Grocery
Convenience Store
Los Flacos Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Tundra Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
Square Park Deli
Convenience Store
462 Irving Beauty Salon
Beauty
Fresh Food Mart
Convenience Store
The Sopranos
Hairdresser
Hola Delicious Mini Market
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Kings Bridge (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Tremont (A+)

4. Mott Haven (A+)

5. Utopia (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 66.6% take public transportation in Bushwick.
Public Transit Stops (158)
Stops & Stations A+
Irving Avenue & Covert Street
Bus Stop
Decatur Street & Irving Avenue
Bus Stop
Decatur Street & Knickerbocker Avenue
Bus Stop
Schaefer Street & Knickerbocker Avenue
Bus Stop
Halsey Street & Irving Avenue
Bus Stop
Halsey Street & Irving Avenue
Bus Stop
Halsey Street & Knickerbocker Avenue
Bus Stop
Halsey Street
Transit Station
Halsey Street & Knickerbocker Avenue
Bus Stop
Halsey Street & Wyckoff Avenue
Bus Stop
Decatur Street & Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue & Schaefer Street
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue & Decatur Steet
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue & Schaefer Street
Bus Stop
Wyckoff Avenue & Weirfield Street
Bus Stop
Schaefer Street & Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue & Cooper Street
Bus Stop
Halsey Street & Wilson Street
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue & Halsey Street
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue & Haley Street
Bus Stop
Halsey Street & Wilson Avenue
Bus Stop
Wyckoff Avenue & Weirfield Street
Bus Stop
Wilson Avenue
Transit Station
Wyckoff Avenue & Jefferson Avenue
Bus Stop
Decatur Street & Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
66.6% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Howard Beach (A+)

2. Fresh Kills (C)

3. Annandale (A+)

4. Ardon Heights (A+)

5. Astoria-Long Island City (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Bushwick is 198/100 - which is 70% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mott Haven (A)

2. High Bridge (A)

3. Hunts Point (A-)

4. University Heights (A-)

5. Morris Heights (B+)

crime F

Bushwick crime rates are 3,361 per 100k, which is 56% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,432 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
929 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Ardon Heights (A+)

2. Rossville (A+)

3. Annandale (A+)

4. Carnegie Hill (A+)

5. Great Kills (A+)

employment A-

The median income in Bushwick is $64,602 - which is 6% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$64,602 C
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Beach (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Whitestone (A+)

4. Ardon Heights (A+)

5. Charlestown-Richmond Valley (A+)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rimco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wilson Medical Center
Doctor
Manav Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Burham Pharmacy
Pharmacy
New York Engine Company 252
Fire Station
Ralph Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Myrtle Drugs
Pharmacy
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
Sherman Pharmacy 2
Pharmacy
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
New York Engine Company 277
Fire Station
New York Ladder Company 112
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Catalpa Dental
Dentist
Shawn Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Med Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nature's Way Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children’s Medical Group
Doctor
Ard Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fine Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
NYPD 83rd Precinct
Police
New York Ladder Company 176
Fire Station
New York Engine Company 233
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Annandale (A)

2. Astoria-Long Island City (A)

3. Battery Park (A)

4. Bay Ridge (A)

5. Baychester (A)

housing B

Bushwick home prices are $869,402 - which is 204% higher than New York
Home Price
$869,402 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
61% A+
Home Affordability
13.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Bedford Park (A+)

2. Spuyten Duyvil (A+)

3. Riverdale (A+)

4. Eastchester (A+)

5. Great Kills (A+)

schools C+

The Bushwick graduation rate is 61% - which is 26% lower than New York
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (29) A+
Ps 151 Lyndon B Johnson
Ps/Is 384 Frances E Carter
Bushwick Ascend Charter School
Robert E Peary School
Evergreen Middle School For Urban Exploration
Ps 106 Edward Everett Hale
Is 77
Ps 239
Ps 68 Cambridge
Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School
Ps/Is 45 Horace E Greene
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School
Ps 377 Alejandrina B De Gautier
All City Leadership Secondary School
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
St Matthias Catholic Academy
Ps 299 Thomas Warren Field School
St Brigid School
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 10
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter
Ps 75 Mayda Cortiella
Ps 86 Irvington (The)
Ps 88 Seneca
High Schools (15) A+
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering
Brooklyn School For Social Justice (The)
Brooklyn School For Math And Research (The)
Academy For Environmental Leadership
Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School
All City Leadership Secondary School
Bushwick Community High School
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology
New Visions Aim Charter High School I
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
Excellence Girls Charter School
Eagle Academy For Young Men Ii
Bushwick Leaders Hs For Academic Excellence
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Ebc High School For Public Service-Bushwick
Grover Cleveland High School
Brooklyn Collegiate-A College Board School
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School
Christ The King High School
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School
Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance (The)
Uft Charter School
Charles Churn Christian Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chelsea (A+)

2. Cobble Hill (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Clinton (A+)

5. Oakwood (A+)

ratings F

Bushwick has an overall rating of 38% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes D+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rosedale (A+)

2. East Village (A+)

3. Riverdale (A+)

4. Tottensville (A+)

5. Williamsburg (A+)

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My Experience in the Bushwick Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 19, 2012) I, like many other people who wander from place to place in NYC have spent a good deal of time in Bushwick, as it is just one of the many neighborhoods I have lived in. While I would really love to sugar coat it and give it a great rating for those considering moving in to Bushwi ...Read More ck, I cannot. It was the least favorite of any neighborhood I have lived in, in NYC. Yes, it is said to be "up and coming," but so far I have seen no evidence of that, with maybe the exception of some slight changes.

Bushwick is comprised of four distinct areas, each of them with their own personality and appeal, or lack of, might be a better way to put it. The industrial section of Bushwick is the section located on the border of East Williamsburg. This area is often referred to as Morgantown, and this is more than likely because of the Morgan Ave subway station. There are bars, lofts, coffee houses, restaurants and of course parties that take place there.

If you head east from there you'll find yourself in the area known as "family Bushwick." The area is predominantly comprised of immigrant families who rent from what are not so fondly known as "slumlords." Recently many hipsters have relocated to Bushwick, causing the rents to go up, which of course is unfair to those who've been living there for years, but such is life. There are some shops, mostly mom and pop, a few places to eat, but not much worth taking about, and maybe two grocery stores. One thing about this area is that it might be considered one of the safer Bushwick neighborhoods, albeit loud. It is not uncommon to hear domestic disputes taking place through the thin walls.

If you want a safer neighborhood to live in, in Bushwick, you will have to look very hard, but whatever you do steer clear of South Bushwick, especially in the vicinity of Myrtle Ave. The few amenities available here are located on Broadway, where only a fool would walk around after dark. This area has the highest amount of "hipsters" moving in but it is also riddled with hostility and crime, so not a great place if you have kids, or enjoy living in a peaceful, crime free environment. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bushwick? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Irving Square Park Playground
      Irving Square Park
      Unknown Name
      Bushwick Playground
      Unknown Name
      Evergreen Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      The Deep End
      Rockwall Studios
      The Muse
      H0L0
      Aquarius Studios
      The Hand
      The Hand
      The Venue Party Hall

      Food & Drink

      My People
      Unknown Name
      Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
      Unknown Name
      Nowadays
      Food Mart
      Bonus Room
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bushwick? Of all people who commute, 66.6% take public transportation in Bushwick.
      Drive to Work
      13%

      40% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bushwick? The cost of living in Bushwick is 198/100 - which is 70% higher than New York.
      Bushwick
      198

      98% more expensive than average

      New York
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bushwick? Bushwick crime rates are 3,361, which are 56% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,361 per 100k people

      45% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      45% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      35%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Bushwick? The median income in Bushwick is $64,602 which is 6% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $64,60217% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,694equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bushwick a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.

      B Housing

      What are Bushwick home prices? Bushwick home prices are $869,402 - which is 204% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $869,402371% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,72281% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      16%

      74% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Bushwick have good schools? The Bushwick graduation rate is 61% - which is 26% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      27% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Bushwick a good place to live? Bushwick has an overall rating of 38% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      38%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      9 total surveys

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