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Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

The neighborhood has a vibrant Caribbean community and offers a mix of historic homes, rentals, condos, and co-ops.
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Welcome to Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

The design of Prospect-Lefferts Gardens reflects the planning of the Lefferts family, the area's primary landowners in the 1800s. Strict building regulations ensured development respected the neighborhood's natural beauty, with height and material restrictions. This legacy continues today, as residents are invested in preserving the area's historic character. While more secluded than neighboring areas near Prospect Park, it offers a peaceful vibe, yet remains close to restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks like the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanical Garden. The neighborhood has a vibrant Caribbean community and offers a mix of historic homes, rentals, condos, and co-ops.

Overview for Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, NY

28,139 people live in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $58,999. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,139

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,999

Average individual Income

Around Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, NY

There's plenty to do around Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
85
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Swig + Swallow, Kadampa Meditation Center - Brooklyn, and LES Coleman Skatepark.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.37 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.38 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.11 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.72 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.45 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.59 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, NY

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens has 13,273 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,139 people call Prospect-Lefferts Gardens home. The population density is 70,214.659 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,139

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

45 / 55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
13,273

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$58,999

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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