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