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Staten island, NY

Aggregated across 12 ZIP codes in Staten island.

Population: 494,956 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Staten island, NY is $725,814 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $779,042 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,694/month. 83 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, heatwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$725,814

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$725,814
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+59.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$725,814
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$779,042
Median list price
$840,571
Median price per sqft
$433
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
991
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
271

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,694/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
83
Elementary schools
53
Middle schools
11
High schools
15
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31, NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75, BRIDGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Schools include
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE), CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL, IS 61 WILLIAM A MORRIS, PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL, PS 31 WILLIAM T DAVIS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Control (1.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
67.2°F
Average low
54.4°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
Annual snowfall
4.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
227

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
435
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
405,539
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
383,663

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
278
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (4 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
196
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
69
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,070 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
46.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$6,165
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
110,016
Average weekly wage
$1,148
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
108

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Staten islandState medianUS median
Median home value$725,814$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$779,042$363,950$325,000
Median days on market77 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,694/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,165$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Staten island, NY?
$725,814.
What is the median sale price in Staten island, NY?
$779,042.
How long do homes take to sell in Staten island, NY?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in Staten island, NY?
Typical rent: $2,694/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Staten island, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Staten island, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Staten island, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Staten island, NY?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemical Control, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Staten island, NY?
83 schools (53 elementary, 11 middle, 15 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Staten island, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Staten island, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Staten island, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Staten island

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