Spring Creek-Starrett City noise map: how loud is it?

Spring Creek-Starrett City is home to about 13,936 residents across 11 census tracts. 3.9% of them are exposed to 60 dB or more of average-day road, rail and aviation noise. Within that, 0.6% face the most severe band — 70 dB or louder, the level at which sustained exposure starts to threaten hearing. A further 65.1% sit in the 45–60 dB band — a noticeable background hum rather than a hearing risk. That ranks Spring Creek-Starrett City #135 of 197 New York neighborhoods, quieter than most New York neighborhoods. Among New York neighborhoods it sits just below Ozone Park (North) (#134) and just above Flatlands (#136).

Exposure across Spring Creek-Starrett City is a patchwork. The streets that back onto a freeway, rail line or flight path carry most of the 3.9%, while interior blocks a few hundred feet away can sit 15 to 25 dB quieter. The map makes that split easy to see.

Spring Creek-Starrett City noise: the specifics

• Ranks #135 of 197 New York neighborhoods by share of residents exposed to ≥60 dB transportation noise.
• 3.9% of Spring Creek-Starrett City's ~13,936 residents live with 60 dB or louder average-day transportation noise.
• 0.6% are in the severe 70 dB+ band; 65.1% sit in the 45–60 dB moderate range.
• Area-weighted across 11 census tracts from the federal BTS 2020 noise map × ACS 2016–2020 population.
• #135 of 197 — see the full New York ranking.