Carroll Gardens

Score Breakdown

About this Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens earns a 54, one of the stronger scores in this batch, built on real density: 77 restaurants, 34 coffee shops, 25 grocery stores, 23 fitness spots, and 11 parks. The Foursquare profile is notably café-forward — coffee shops, cafés, breakfast spots, and wine bars sit alongside pizzerias and Italian restaurants. Food and beverage retail is also called out as a local draw, suggesting a neighborhood where eating and drinking are genuinely part of daily identity. With a livability alpha of 100 and social glue at 64, Carroll Gardens functions as a well-integrated, active neighborhood. The 23 fitness spots are a standout figure — high enough to suggest the area attracts health-conscious residents. One courts facility and 11 parks provide outdoor infrastructure for the active crowd.