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Carroll Gardens

#20 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in New York City
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 20
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A-
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Carroll Gardens is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 22,005. Carroll Gardens is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Carroll Gardens offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Carroll Gardens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Carroll Gardens and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Carroll Gardens are above average.
About Carroll Gardens...
Population
22,005

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,210,488
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,285
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Carroll Gardens Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    255.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    137.5
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    152.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,222.5
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    49.1
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$131,399
National
$55,322
Families with Children
29%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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I have lived in Carroll Gardens for 17 years (my entire life) and I absolutely love it. The neighborhood is no stranger to the forces of gentrification, but is still a lively historic neighborhood with tons of character. Historically Italian, you'll find no shortage of small Italian bakeries other Italian owned shops. Smith and Court streets provide trendy restaurants from Greek to Korean BBQ, as well as many areas to shop clothing and home. Carroll Gardens is also one of the safest neighborhoods in my experience. I find CG is very fairly distanced from other nearby neighborhoods, and has great access to the F and G subway lines. My family doesn't own property, but has been renting the same 5th floor apartment for nearly 25 years. I love my neighborhood more everyday, and feel very lucky and proud to have grown up in such a friendly, calm, and deeply rich neighborhood, that will forever be a part of my history.
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Beautiful neighborhood - very safe, kid-friendly, with tons to do! I have lived here my entire life and I love Carrol Gardens with all my heart
This is a great neighborhood for families. It's quiet, has lots of parks, and schools. The F and G trains are nearby, which gets me everywhere I need to go in the city. Plus, we have Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.