Staten Island borough, New York
Staten Island borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Staten Island borough is a geographic entity located in Richmond County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 494,956. The land area covers 57.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 494,956 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 170,777 | ±1,007 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 184,621 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 170,777 | ±1,007 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13,844 | ±972 |
| Median Home Value | $675,500 | ±$5,531 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,733 | ±$38 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,333 | ±$2,070 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,071 | ±$777 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | ±0.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 56,286 | ±3,151 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 226,469 | ±2,499 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ASTORIA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 355 BARD AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10310 |
(718) 354-5047
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Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary
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College | 1.5 mi away | 3323 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312 |
7188538500
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RICHMONDTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 200 CLARKE AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10306 |
(718) 668-0413
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SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
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Psychiatric | City address association | 777 SEAVIEW AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10305 |
(718) 667-2300
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Paul Mitchell the School-NYC
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College Vocational | 1.6 mi away | 187 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY, 10306 |
7189799001
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GREAT KILLS BRANCH
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 56 GIFFORDS LANE, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10308 |
(718) 984-6670
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STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 475 SEAVIEW AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10305 |
(418) 226-9761
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College of Staten Island CUNY
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College | 2.8 mi away | 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10314 |
7189822000
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NEW DORP BRANCH
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 309 NEW DORP LANE, STATEN ISLAND, NY, 10306 |
(718) 351-2977
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St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island
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College | 3.7 mi away | 2 Teleport Drive, Corporate Commons Two, Suite 203, Staten Island, NY, 10311 |
7185177700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEWARK INTL AP, NJ US, located 8.5 miles from Staten Island borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.0° | 25.5° | 32.8° | 3.42" | 9.1" |
| February | 43.0° | 27.2° | 35.1° | 2.98" | 10.1" |
| March | 50.9° | 34.2° | 42.5° | 4.13" | 5.6" |
| April | 62.6° | 44.1° | 53.3° | 3.87" | 0.5" |
| May | 72.6° | 53.9° | 63.3° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 63.6° | 72.7° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.9° | 69.4° | 78.2° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 68.0° | 76.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 60.7° | 69.2° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 49.0° | 57.5° | 3.79" | 0.2" |
| November | 54.9° | 39.0° | 47.0° | 3.33" | 0.6" |
| December | 44.8° | 31.2° | 38.0° | 4.14" | 5.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
| Port Reading CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Sewaren CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Linden city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Avenel CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Bayonne city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3608570915. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.