Neighborhood
Park Slope
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 58 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$1,432,754
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,518
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Park Slope Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault346.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery147.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary133.9national 500.1
- Theft1,883.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft52.7national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$156,383
National
$62,843Families with Children
28%
Top Public Schools Serving Park Slope
- grade A+
Stuyvesant High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 1,051 reviews
- grade A+
Bronx High School of Science
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 952 reviews
- grade A+
Townsend Harris High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 632 reviews
- grade A+
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 190 reviews
- grade A+
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 130 reviews
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Park Slope Reviews
Rating 4.26 out of 5 58 reviews
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Park Slope is beautiful! The houses are pretty, the people are kind albeit a little entitled, and the food is good. There are a myriad of playgrounds and cafes, making it what is generally considered a "mommy's haven." The primary issues with the neighborhood are a function of its predominantly white residency. There is little to no diversity, everything is expensive, and there is an elitist culture.
Park Slope is a great neighborhood for families and singles alike. Lots of resources. There are public schools as well as private schools. There are several main avenues with many markets (large and small), cafes, bars, restaurants, bookshops, salons, pharmacies, card shops, and bike shops, just to name a few. Park Slope is aptly named because it is just down from Prospect Park. Prospect Park is a great bit of nature right in the middle of Brooklyn. There are bike and running paths. There are a zoo and a carousel for the kiddos. There is also a lake in the park and you can rent rowboats during the summer. You can even go horse riding in the park.
Park Slope has recently become overpopulated with the rapid growth of high rise construction, making the area very difficult to maintain normal standards of living, if you are lucky enough to be a homeowner here. It is hard to find parking, and the city continues to overlook the needs of existing homeowners in order to feed into the Real Estate business and constuction continuum. Narrow sidewalks are frustating to navigate and are not growing at the same rate as pedestrian traffic. Instead, streets are riddled with unsafe bike lanes that put the safety of kids, adults and seniors in serious jeopardy. However, on the flip side of this, Park Slope public schools are among the best in the state, especially in District 15. There are plenty of activities for families to enjoy and Prospect Park boasts many activities for many different age groups. Restaurants are highly rated and the wide variety of dining options make it the perfect place to come home to.