Question 1

Is 11203 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11203 in New York has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 11203 among the safer ZIP codes in the New York metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 11203?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11203 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 11203. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 11203 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in New York. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 11203?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 11203 is approximately $727K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 11203 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 11203 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 11203 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11203 has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the New York area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the New York metro, so the score reflects how 11203 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 80 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

New York — ZIP 11203

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
PS 91 ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 181	PK–08	—	—	—
PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE	PK–05	—	—	—
HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW	09–12	—	—	—
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL ARTS	09–12	—	—	—
NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 208 ELSA EBELING	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 244 RICHARD R GREEN	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 268 EMMA LAZARUS	PK–05	—	—	—
IS 285 MEYER LEVIN	06–08	—	—	—
KURT HAHN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
MIDDLE SCHOOL OF MEDIA LAW AND FINE ARTS (THE)	06–08	—	—	—
IT TAKES A VILLAGE ACADEMY	09–12	—	—	—
CULTURAL ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES	09–12	—	—	—
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	06–08	—	—	—
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST CROWN HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–12	—	—	—
UNCOMMON KINGS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC	KG–12	—	—	—
FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–06	—	—	—
EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS)	KG–04	—	—	—
IVY HILL PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—