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Staten Island
  • City in New York
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Staten Island

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Staten Island is a city in New York with a population of 493,194. Staten Island is in Richmond County. Living in Staten Island offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Staten Island there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Staten Island and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Staten Island are above average.
    Population
    493,194
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $575,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,445
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Staten Island

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      378.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      228.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      197.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,404.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Staten Island

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $89,427
    National
    $69,021
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