Housing
Home prices and rent in Staten Island
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with New York and the U.S.
Census geography: Richmond County, New York. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Staten Island vs. New York and the U.S.
| Staten Island | New York | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $675,500 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,733 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $98,333 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 68% | 54% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1959 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,600 | $504,800 | $675,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,177 | $1,319 | $1,733 |
| Median household income | $74,043 | $82,783 | $98,333 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area · Richmond County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $104,300. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $95,000 | $108,600 | $122,150 | $135,700 | $146,600 | $157,450 | $168,300 | $179,150 |
| Very low income (50%) | $59,400 | $67,850 | $76,350 | $84,800 | $91,600 | $98,400 | $105,200 | $111,950 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $35,650 | $40,750 | $45,850 | $50,900 | $55,000 | $59,050 | $63,150 | $67,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Staten Island?
$675,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $423,800 in New York and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Staten Island?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,733 a month, versus $1,621 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Staten Island?
The median home value went from $439,600 in 2014 to $675,500 in 2024 (+54%).
What is fair market rent in Staten Island?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,593 for a studio, $2,729 for one bedroom and $2,971 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Richmond County, New York. Values are estimates with margins of error.