DUMBO Brooklyn 11201: Crime, Schools, and Real Estate Analyzed

NeighborScore's composite index — weighted 40% crime, 35% schools, and 25% property value — rates DUMBO/Downtown Brooklyn (ZIP 11201) at 80/100, placing it in the Excellent range and at the top of the New York City dataset. DUMBO leads all three NYC ZIPs on schools (84/100), crime (71/100), and value (78/100). Here is what the data behind that score shows.

DUMBO Crime Score: 71/100

City open data aligned with FBI Uniform Crime Reporting shows approximately 8 violent incidents and 20 property crimes per month in ZIP 11201 — producing a crime score of 71/100. This places DUMBO 6 points above Chelsea (10001) and 11 points above Times Square/Midtown West (10036) on crime. For a high-density urban neighborhood adjacent to Manhattan, DUMBO's crime profile is notably low. The combination of private security presence, active community policing, and a relatively high-income resident base drives this result.

DUMBO School Score: 84/100 — NYC's Highest

Schools in ZIP 11201 achieve 76% math proficiency and 79% reading proficiency per NCES EdFacts assessment data — the highest rates in NeighborScore's NYC dataset. Notable schools include PS 8 Robert Fulton, Brooklyn Technical High School, and PS 261 Philip Livingston. Brooklyn Tech is one of New York City's nine specialized high schools and a top-performing public institution by any measure. The school score of 84/100 accounts for 35% of the composite and is DUMBO's strongest dimension.

DUMBO Real Estate: $1.05M Median and 26 Days on Market

Zillow ZHVI data shows a median home price of $1,050,000 in ZIP 11201, with median rents averaging $3,600 per month. Homes average 26 days on market — faster than Chelsea (30 days) and Times Square (35 days) — indicating strong demand and low days-on-market relative to price. The value score of 78/100 is the highest among the three NYC ZIPs, meaning DUMBO offers the best composite score per dollar of median home price in the dataset.

How DUMBO Compares in New York City

• DUMBO / Downtown Brooklyn (ZIP 11201) — 80/100 overall | Crime 71 | Schools 84 | Value 78 | Median home $1,050,000
• Chelsea / Hudson Yards (ZIP 10001) — 76/100 overall | Crime 65 | Schools 82 | Value 58 | Median home $890,000
• Times Square / Midtown West (ZIP 10036) — 70/100 overall | Crime 60 | Schools 74 | Value 65 | Median home $1,100,000

Explore the full profiles for DUMBO Brooklyn (11201), Chelsea (10001), and Times Square/Midtown West (10036) on NeighborScore.

Bottom Line: DUMBO Brooklyn (ZIP 11201) scores 80/100 on NeighborScore's composite index — the top result in the NYC dataset. Its school score of 84/100 and crime score of 71/100 lead all three analyzed NYC ZIPs, and its value score of 78/100 means buyers pay $1,050,000 for the city's best composite performance. For families prioritizing top-tier public schools and a safer urban environment, DUMBO delivers the strongest data profile in New York City.