Great Kills-Eltingville vs Arden Heights-Rossville
Great Kills-Eltingville (Staten Island) and Arden Heights-Rossville (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Great Kills-Eltingville scores higher on Families and Schools; Arden Heights-Rossville leads on Safety. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Great Kills-Eltingville | Arden Heights-Rossville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 77/100 (leads) | 66/100 |
| Families | 51/100 (leads) | 29/100 |
| Affordability | 91/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Schools | 100/100 (leads) | 82/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 20/100 (leads) | 3/100 |
| Transit | 1/100 | 1/100 |
| Safety | 99/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Health | 94/100 (leads) | 86/100 |
| Activities | 7/100 (leads) | 2/100 |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Great Kills-Eltingville | Arden Heights-Rossville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 94–96 min | 90–93 min (leads) |
| To Lower Manhattan | 79–81 min | 78–80 min (leads) |
| To Hudson Yards | 98–101 min | 93–99 min (leads) |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 91–93 min | 89–92 min (leads) |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 105–107 min | 102–106 min (leads) |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 83–86 min | 83–85 min |
| To Long Island City | 99–101 min | 96–99 min (leads) |
| To Jamaica | 2 h+ | 116–120 min (leads) |
| To Fordham | 2 h+ | 118–120 min (leads) |
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 Great Kills-Eltingville or Arden Heights-Rossville better for families?
- Great Kills-Eltingville and Arden Heights-Rossville each suit different families. Great Kills-Eltingville leads on Families, Schools, and Neighborhood Character, while Arden Heights-Rossville leads on Safety. 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 Great Kills-Eltingville and Arden Heights-Rossville compare on safety and schools?
- Great Kills-Eltingville: 99/100 safety, 100/100 schools. Arden Heights-Rossville: 100/100 safety, 82/100 schools.
- Are Great Kills-Eltingville and Arden Heights-Rossville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Great Kills-Eltingville stands out on Families, Schools, and Neighborhood Character.
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