A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A drive from Staten Island to Manhattan
A recorded drive departing Staten Island for Manhattan. The journey continues beyond the borough; it is not a live camera.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Staten Island
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
492,734
Median age 40.4
Median household income
$98,290
Median rent
$1,689/mo
Median home value
$658,500
Schools
104
10 districts
Summer high / winter low
87° / 26°
Pros
- Household incomes run 25% above the US median ($98,290).
- Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in May, September, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 134 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 31 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 117% more than the US median ($658,500).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Staten Island?
Staten Island spans 13 zip codes. Median home values range from $457,600 to $799,100 by zip.
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Life in Staten Island
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
CHICKEN BACON RANCH PIZZA PINWHEELS from Mimmo’s on Staten Island NYC! 🍗🥓💦🍕🤤
A food Short shared by Devour Power TV.
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Is Staten Island a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 25% above the US median ($98,290). Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 117% more than the US median ($658,500).
How much do I need to earn to live in Staten Island?
The median household earns $98,290. Rent at the median ($1,689/month) is about 21% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $67,560 a year.
How many schools are in Staten Island?
104 public and private schools across 10 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Staten Island?
Highs average 87°F in July and lows 26°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, September, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.