Staten Island Vital Statistics
Staten Island/NYC Unemployment Rates (June 2026)
Unemployment Rates per Borough
Staten Island - 4.6%
Bronx - 7.1%
Brooklyn - 5.3%
Manhattan - 4.7%
Queens - 4.7%
Source: NYS Department of Labor Preliminary June 2026 Area Unemployment Rates
Staten Island/NYC Median Household Income (2026)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates
Median Household Income per Borough
Staten Island - $98,290 - $101,200
Bronx - $53,000
Brooklyn - $84,000
Manhattan - $108,000
Queens - $91,000
Per Capita Income (2026)
NYC Per Capita Income
Staten Island - $45,500 - $47,240
Bronx - $28,500
Brooklyn - $50,000
Manhattan - $98,000
Queens - $44,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Source: Census Reporter Profile for Richmond County
Staten Island Demographics (2025–2026)
Population: 501,290
Median Age: 40.6 years
Under 18 Years: ~21%
65 Years & Over: ~19%
Female Population: 51%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties
Staten Island Education Levels
High School Graduate or Higher: 89.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 37.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) Educational Attainment Profiles
Staten Island 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
Staten Island 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%
Source: Staten Island Board of REALTORS® / Multiple Listing Service of Long Island & Staten Island