New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Staten Island, NY
$699,900Median listing price
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About Staten Island
Staten Island is New York City's suburban borough — the least populous and most car-dependent, and the only borough with a true suburban feel. Housing is dominated by single-family homes (colonials, ranches, and splits) in neighborhoods like Todt Hill, Annadale, and Great Kills, with townhomes and condos in St.
Home prices in Staten Island
The median listing price in Staten Island is $699,900.
Top places in Staten Island
- St. George / Staten Island Ferry Terminal — the ferry ride itself, with Statue of Liberty views (the ferry and the terminal shown in the Commons photos below).
- Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden — 83-acre campus with Greek Revival buildings and gardens (north fence shown in the Commons photo below).
- Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge — the span to Brooklyn (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Greenbelt — 2,800 acres of parks and trails, including High Rock Park.
- Historic Richmond Town — preserved 17th–19th century village and museum complex.
- Fort Wadsworth — historic fort at the Narrows, part of Gateway National Recreation Area.
- South Beach / Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk — beachfront promenade facing the Atlantic.
- Staten Island Zoo — small zoo in West New Brighton.
Commuting from Staten Island
- The Staten Island Ferry (free, 24/7) runs St. George to Whitehall in Lower Manhattan in approximately 25 minutes (approximate).
- The Staten Island Railway runs the length of the island to St. George, connecting to the ferry.
- Express buses (SIM routes) run from across the island to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 45–60 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
- The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge connects Staten Island to Brooklyn (toll; no pedestrian access).
Schools in Staten Island
Public schools: New York City Department of Education. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Staten Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Staten Island, NY?
The median listing price in Staten Island is $699,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Staten Island, NY?
The Staten Island Ferry (free, 24/7) runs St. George to Whitehall in Lower Manhattan in approximately 25 minutes (approximate). - Which school district serves Staten Island, NY?
Staten Island is served by New York City Department of Education. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.