New Dorp-Midland Beach offers mid-island suburban living with local shopping along New Dorp Lane. Beach access and moderate home prices attract young families.
New Dorp-Midland Beach offers mid-island suburban living with local shopping along New Dorp Lane. Beach access and moderate home prices attract young families.
Did you know?
New Dorp Lane was one of the first paved roads in America — the Dutch word "dorp" means "village," and the settlement predates the American Revolution.
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Housing cost
$781 / sq ft
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New Dorp-Midland Beach leans into its waterfront with a solid bench of playgrounds clustered along the Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach. Midland Beach Playground and Corporal Allan F. Kivlehan Park give families direct access to the sand and sea, while Dongan Playground serves the inland side of the neighborhood. The six playgrounds here aren't extravagant but they're well-placed for families who want the boardwalk life without hunting for parking.
Schools & early education
New Dorp-Midland Beach runs a solid roster of public schools spanning elementary through high school, plus a private academy and a charter option. P.S. 038 George Cromwell and P.S. 052 John C. Thompson anchor the elementary layer, I.S. R002 George L. Egbert covers middle school, and Staten Island Technical High School draws students borough-wide for its specialized academics. Families seeking alternatives can look to Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School. It's a practical mix for a Staten Island pocket — not borough-wide in depth, but enough local options to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is New Dorp-Midland Beach a good neighborhood for families?
- New Dorp-Midland Beach scores 68/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is New Dorp-Midland Beach safe?
- New Dorp-Midland Beach scores 71/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in New Dorp-Midland Beach?
- New Dorp-Midland Beach has 7 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 70/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is New Dorp-Midland Beach affordable?
- New Dorp-Midland Beach scores 77/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is New Dorp-Midland Beach in?
- New Dorp-Midland Beach is a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City.
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