Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights vs Great Kills-Eltingville
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights (Staten Island) and Great Kills-Eltingville (Staten Island), compared across the nine signals we score for families. Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights scores higher on Transit and Affordability; Great Kills-Eltingville leads on Health and Families. Overall they're 92% similar on family fit.
How they compare
| Metric | Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights | Great Kills-Eltingville |
|---|---|---|
| Family Fit | 72/100 | 77/100 (leads) |
| Families | 40/100 | 51/100 (leads) |
| Affordability | 96/100 (leads) | 91/100 |
| Schools | 98/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
| Neighborhood Character | 25/100 (leads) | 20/100 |
| Transit | 7/100 (leads) | 1/100 |
| Safety | 96/100 | 99/100 (leads) |
| Health | 78/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Activities | 1/100 | 7/100 (leads) |
Weekday-morning commute
| Metric | Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights | Great Kills-Eltingville |
|---|---|---|
| To Midtown | 77–81 min (leads) | 94–96 min |
| To Lower Manhattan | 61–65 min (leads) | 79–81 min |
| To Hudson Yards | 82–85 min (leads) | 98–101 min |
| To Union Square / Flatiron | 73–77 min (leads) | 91–93 min |
| To Upper East Side medical corridor | 88–90 min (leads) | 105–107 min |
| To Downtown Brooklyn | 67–71 min (leads) | 83–86 min |
| To Long Island City | 83–86 min (leads) | 99–101 min |
| To Jamaica | 106–110 min (leads) | 2 h+ |
| To Flushing | 108–111 min (leads) | 2 h+ |
| To Fordham | 102–108 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 Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights or Great Kills-Eltingville better for families?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights and Great Kills-Eltingville each suit different families. Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights leads on Transit, Affordability, and Neighborhood Character, while Great Kills-Eltingville leads on Health, Families, 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 Great Kills-Eltingville compare on safety and schools?
- Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights: 96/100 safety, 98/100 schools. Great Kills-Eltingville: 99/100 safety, 100/100 schools.
- Are Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights and Great Kills-Eltingville similar neighborhoods?
- They're 92% similar across the nine signals we score. Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights stands out on Transit, Affordability, and Neighborhood Character.
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