Port Richmond is one of Staten Island's most diverse neighborhoods with Latino and Sri Lankan communities. Affordable housing and local retail along Richmond Avenue.
Port Richmond is one of Staten Island's most diverse neighborhoods with Latino and Sri Lankan communities. Affordable housing and local retail along Richmond Avenue.
Did you know?
Port Richmond was originally called "Decker's Ferry" after the ferry service that connected Staten Island to New Jersey — the ferry operated from the 1700s until 1932.
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Housing cost
$411 / sq ft
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Port Richmond doesn't pack in much green space — you've really only got a couple of playgrounds to work with, including the well-maintained Corporal Thompson Playground in CPL. Thompson Park and the simple but solid Levy Playground. It's a thin selection compared to Staten Island's larger park systems, but what exists serves the basics for outdoor time.
Schools & early education
Port Richmond runs the full governance gamut — zoned public schools like P.S. 020 on Park Avenue and P.S. 021 in Elm Park handle elementary coverage, while Port Richmond High School on St. Josephs Avenue anchors the neighborhood's public secondary options. The charter New World Preparatory on Clove Road adds choice, and private options including Blessed Sacrament and the dedicated UCP program for children with developmental needs round things out. It's a lean but varied bench — families piecing together a plan will find options across the public-private-charter spectrum without needing to leave the neighborhood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Port Richmond a good neighborhood for families?
- Port Richmond scores 61/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Port Richmond safe?
- Port Richmond scores 56/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Port Richmond?
- Port Richmond has 9 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 41/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- Is Port Richmond affordable?
- Port Richmond scores 84/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Port Richmond in?
- Port Richmond is a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City.
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