NYC Vital Statistics
NYC Unemployment Rates (2026)
Unemployment Rates per Borough
Bronx - 6.4% - 6.6%
Brooklyn - 4.9%
Manhattan - 4.3%
Queens - 4.3%
Staten Island - 4.2%
Sources: New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) Division of Research and Statistics, "Preliminary Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Report" (Issued mid-2026).
NYC Median Household Income (2026)
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates (Rolling inflation-adjusted updates).
Median Household Income per Borough
Bronx - $53,000
Brooklyn - $84,000
Manhattan - $108,000
Queens - $91,000
Staten Island - $98,290 - $101,200
Per Capita Income (2026)
NYC Per Capita Income
Bronx - $28,500
Brooklyn - $50,000
Manhattan - $98,000
Queens - $44,000
Staten Island - $45,500 - $47,240
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (Richmond County vs. National baselines).
Demographic Mapping: Census Reporter Profile for Richmond County (Staten Island), NY.
Staten Island Demographics (2025–2026)
Population: 501,290
Median Age: 40.6 years
Under 18 Years: ~21%
65 Years & Over: ~19%
Female Population: 51%
Sources: Primary Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties (Richmond County data).
Education Levels
High School Graduate or Higher: 89.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 37.5%
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) Educational Attainment Profiles.
Transportation & Commute Metrics
Mean Commute Time: 45.4 Minute
Drive Alone / Personal Vehicle Commute: ~65%
Vehicle Ownership Rate (At least 1 car): 83%
Staten Island Ferry Ridership: ~55,000 – 60,000 daily passengers
Housing Market (Mid-2026 Update)
Latest 2026 Value
Borough-Wide Median Home Price - $734,000 – $762,000 (Single-family detached closer to $795K)
Price per Sq. Ft. Range - $432 – $478
YoY Price Change - +3.9% to +4.1%
Median Rent (All Units) - $3,100 – $3,400
Days on Market (DOM) - 41 – 70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio - 97.3% – 99.1%
Sources: Primary Real Estate Infrastructure: Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) / Multiple Listing Service of Long Island & Staten Island (MLSSINY) Monthly Local Market Updates.
