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Staten Island, NY vs West Village, NY
Staten Island, NY vs West Village, NY: What the data shows
Staten Island, NY is in Staten Island, NY while West Village, NY is in West Village, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Staten Island, NY is the more affordable option at $653,100 median — $774,800 less than West Village, NY's $1,427,900. WYLT rates Staten Island, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and West Village, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Staten Island, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. West Village, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Staten Island, NY has Low flood risk and West Village, NY has Low flood risk.
West Village, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Staten Island, NY scores 39/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus West Village, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, Staten Island, NY has the higher school rating — Staten Island, NY rates 7.5/10 and West Village, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Staten Island, NY | West Village, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $653K ✓ Lower price | $1.43M |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $69K | $147K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 39/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 35/100 | 92/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 18/100 | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 33 min | 7 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.5/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.4/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersRetirees | young professionalsremote workersstudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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