Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights vs Arden Heights-Rossville
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights (Staten Island) and Arden Heights-Rossville (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights scores higher on Neighborhood Character and Schools; Arden Heights-Rossville leads on Health and Safety. Overall they're 88% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights | Arden Heights-Rossville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 72/100 (leads) | 66/100 |
| Families | 40/100 (leads) | 29/100 |
| Affordability | 96/100 (leads) | 84/100 |
| Schools | 98/100 (leads) | 82/100 |
| Neighborhood Character | 25/100 (leads) | 3/100 |
| Transit | 7/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
| Safety | 96/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Health | 78/100 | 86/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 1/100 | 2/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights | Arden Heights-Rossville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 77–81 min (leads) | 90–93 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 61–65 min (leads) | 78–80 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 82–85 min (leads) | 93–99 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 73–77 min (leads) | 89–92 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 88–90 min (leads) | 102–106 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 67–71 min (leads) | 83–85 min |
| To Long Island City | 83–86 min (leads) | 96–99 min |
| To Jamaica | 106–110 min (leads) | 116–120 min |
| To Flushing | 108–111 min (leads) | 2 h+ |
| To Fordham | 102–108 min (leads) | 118–120 min |
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 Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights or Arden Heights-Rossville better for families?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights and Arden Heights-Rossville each suit different families. Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights leads on Neighborhood Character, Schools, and Affordability, while Arden Heights-Rossville leads on Health, Safety, and Activities. 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 Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights and Arden Heights-Rossville compare on safety and schools?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights: 96/100 safety, 98/100 schools. Arden Heights-Rossville: 100/100 safety, 82/100 schools.
- Are Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights and Arden Heights-Rossville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 88% similar across the nine signals we score. Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights stands out on Neighborhood Character, Schools, and Affordability.
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