Brighton Beach - New York City, NY - Niche
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Brighton Beach
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Brighton Beach is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 48,390. Brighton Beach is in Kings County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Brighton Beach offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Brighton Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Brighton Beach and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Brighton Beach are above average.

About

About Brighton Beach...
Population
48,390

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$538,047
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,480
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    69%
  • Own
    31%
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Brighton Beach Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    790.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    121.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    106.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,301.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    57.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$48,496
National
$75,149
Families with Children
20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    24%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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