What is the difference between Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights?

Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights are neighboring southwest-Brooklyn neighborhoods with a similar family-oriented, residential feel, but some differences. Bay Ridge is larger and more mixed, with a lively commercial scene on Third and Fifth Avenues, a scenic waterfront, and a diverse population. Dyker Heights, just inland, is quieter and more suburban, known for its single-family houses, its strong Italian-American character, and its famous Christmas lights displays. Both offer space, safety, and value relative to northern Brooklyn; buyers choose based on housing type and atmosphere.