Staten Island : New York
Living a Lakeside Lifestyle in Staten Island, New_York
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Where to Retire in Staten Island and Home Prices
According to Zillow.com, the median home value was $547,792 in early 2020. There are active adult communites in Staten Island (see link at left).
What Is Special about Staten Island
Staten Island has the advantage of being close to Manhattan by public transportation (ferry) but a world apart in feeling. There are many parks and recreation possibilities here, such as beaches and golf courses.
What Is Not Special about Staten Island
Staten Island is a bit hard to get to. Prices are less expensive than Manhattan, but still high.
Climate and Physical Environment
January's average temperature is about 32 degrees, with July's average at 78 degrees. Staten Island receives an average of 24 inches of snow a year, but has been hit with blizzards in recent years.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There is plenty of culture in Staten Island, although for a real dose all one has to do is take the ferry to Manhattan.
Crime
Staten Island's crime rate is about par with the national average.
Medical Facilities
Hospitals on Staten Island include Sisters of Charity and Staten Island University Hospital.
Transportation
The Staten Island Ferry or the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge provide access to the rest of the world. The NY area has 3 of the largest airports in the U.S., plus amazing train, bus, and commuter train connections.
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