What is the best-connected neighborhood for families in Staten Island?

St. George-New Brighton ranks highest by transit access (86/100), ahead of Port Richmond. The best fit depends on your family — set your priorities for a personalized neighborhood ranking.

How many neighborhoods are in Staten Island?

We score 16 neighborhoods in Staten Island across nine family signals.

How are these neighborhoods ranked?

By transit access — one of the nine signals we score for every NYC neighborhood (on a /100 scale). Set your family's priorities to weigh safety, schools, affordability, transit, and more for a ranking tailored to you.

Best-Connected Neighborhoods for Families in Staten Island

The top neighborhoods in Staten Island, ranked by transit access. St. George-New Brighton leads with 86/100, followed by Port Richmond and Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills. 16 neighborhoods in Staten Island scored in total.

The ranking

1
St. George-New BrightonStaten Island · Activities 84 · Community 80 · Affordability 71
86/100Transit
2
Port RichmondStaten Island · Activities 95 · Affordability 84 · Community 82
80/100Transit
3
Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox HillsStaten Island · Activities 90 · Community 72 · Affordability 71
72/100Transit
4
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes HillStaten Island · Health 92 · Community 90 · Activities 89
51/100Transit
5
New Dorp-Midland BeachStaten Island · Activities 96 · Health 95 · Community 89
51/100Transit
6
Westerleigh-Castleton CornersStaten Island · Community 95 · Activities 93 · Health 92
47/100Transit
7
Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan HillsStaten Island · Health 100 · Activities 94 · Community 83
47/100Transit
8
Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park HillStaten Island · Health 92 · Affordability 70 · Community 68
39/100Transit
9
Oakwood-RichmondtownStaten Island · Health 94 · Community 94 · Affordability 82
35/100Transit
10
Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-GranitevilleStaten Island · Health 91 · Affordability 85 · Community 77
33/100Transit
11
Arden Heights-RossvilleStaten Island · Health 85 · Safety 83 · Community 82
27/100Transit
12
Great Kills-EltingvilleStaten Island · Health 94 · Community 93 · Safety 82
26/100Transit
13
Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-WoodrowStaten Island · Health 96 · Safety 87 · Affordability 84
20/100Transit
14
Tottenville-CharlestonStaten Island · Health 100 · Activities 95 · Schools 91
19/100Transit
15
New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-TravisStaten Island · Health 99 · Activities 91 · Community 87
18/100Transit
16
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor HeightsStaten Island · Community 91 · Safety 87 · Affordability 81
18/100Transit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best-connected neighborhood for families in Staten Island?: St. George-New Brighton ranks highest by transit access (86/100), ahead of Port Richmond. The best fit depends on your family — set your priorities for a personalized neighborhood ranking.
How many neighborhoods are in Staten Island?: We score 16 neighborhoods in Staten Island across nine family signals.
How are these neighborhoods ranked?: By transit access — one of the nine signals we score for every NYC neighborhood (on a /100 scale). Set your family's priorities to weigh safety, schools, affordability, transit, and more for a ranking tailored to you.

Which of these fits your family?

We rank every NYC neighborhood against your family's priorities — safety, schools, affordability, commute, and more — so you see the order that matters to you, not a generic list.

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