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Bensonhurst
City in New York, United States
Overview
Bensonhurst is a lively, diverse neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, known for its blend of Italian, Chinese, and Russian communities. With its rich culinary scene, family-friendly streets, and close-knit atmosphere, it offers a genuine slice of New York City life away from the city's bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
151,000
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.60°, -73.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,325
Local Cost
$2,420
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
96
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
261 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
0
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NYS
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 254 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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