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New York City, NY vs Staten Island, NY
New York City, NY vs Staten Island, NY: What the data shows
New York City, NY is in New York City, NY while Staten Island, NY is in Staten Island, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Staten Island, NY is the more affordable option at $653,100 median — $797,300 less than New York City, NY's $1,450,400. WYLT rates New York City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Staten Island, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Staten Island, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. New York City, NY has High violent crime and Moderate property crime. Staten Island, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, New York City, NY has Low flood risk and Staten Island, NY has Low flood risk.
New York City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. New York City, NY scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Staten Island, NY's 39/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Staten Island, NY has the higher school rating — New York City, NY rates 7.3/10 and Staten Island, NY rates 7.5/10.
| Category | New York City, NY | Staten Island, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Good for now |
| Median Price | $1.45M | $653K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $1K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $102K ✓ Higher income | $69K |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 100/100 ✓ More walkable | 39/100 |
| Transit Score | 100/100 ✓ Better transit | 35/100 |
| Bike Score | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable | 18/100 |
| Commute | 3 min ✓ Shorter commute | 33 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | D+ ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | High | Moderate ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | young professionalsartistsstudents | FamiliesCommutersRetirees |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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