Arden Heights-Rossville vs Tottenville-Charleston
Arden Heights-Rossville (Staten Island) and Tottenville-Charleston (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Arden Heights-Rossville scores higher on Safety and Families; Tottenville-Charleston leads on Health and Affordability. Overall they're 90% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Arden Heights-Rossville | Tottenville-Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Families | 29/100 (leads) | 19/100 |
| Affordability | 84/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Schools | 82/100 | 91/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 3/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
| Transit | 1/100 (leads) | 0/100 |
| Safety | 100/100 (leads) | 79/100 |
| Health | 86/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 2/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Arden Heights-Rossville | Tottenville-Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 90–93 min (leads) | 100–106 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 78–80 min (leads) | 92–95 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 93–99 min (leads) | 106–111 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 89–92 min (leads) | 103–107 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 102–106 min (leads) | 115–119 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 83–85 min (leads) | 97–100 min |
| To Long Island City | 96–99 min (leads) | 107–111 min |
| To Jamaica | 116–120 min (leads) | 2 h+ |
| To Fordham | 118–120 min (leads) | 2 h+ |
Typical transit and walking time, leaving between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on a weekday, from each neighborhood's population center; the shorter trip leads. From MTA, NYC DOT and NYC Ferry schedules, so no delays or crowding. Streets © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Arden Heights-Rossville or Tottenville-Charleston better for families?
- Arden Heights-Rossville and Tottenville-Charleston each suit different families. Arden Heights-Rossville leads on Safety, Families, and Neighborhood Character, while Tottenville-Charleston leads on Health, Affordability, and Schools. What's "better" depends on what you prioritize — safety, schools, affordability, or transit. Our neighborhood search can rank them by your own weights.
- How do Arden Heights-Rossville and Tottenville-Charleston compare on safety and schools?
- Arden Heights-Rossville: 100/100 safety, 82/100 schools. Tottenville-Charleston: 79/100 safety, 91/100 schools.
- Are Arden Heights-Rossville and Tottenville-Charleston similar neighborhoods?
- They're 90% similar across the nine signals we score. Arden Heights-Rossville stands out on Safety, Families, and Neighborhood Character.
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