Why Live in Richmondtown
Richmondtown, a smaller neighborhood in Staten Island, features a variety of single-family homes, from charming raised ranches to luxury Foursquares and grand brick colonial-style houses with garages. The area is surrounded by parks, cemeteries, and forest preserves, including the Staten Island Greenbelt, which offers 35 miles of trails and bike paths. La Tourette Golf Course, the only golf course on the island with a practice facility, is located just north of Richmondtown. Shopping options include Oakwood Center, Tysens Park Shopping Center, and Hylan Plaza, with grocery stores like Netcost Market, Stop & Shop, and ShopRite. Dining options range from the Oakwood Diner to Casa Verde Restaurant and Mark’s Bake Shoppe. Historic Richmond Town, an authentic living history museum, hosts educational workshops, period reenactments, and the annual Richmond County Fair. Commuters can access the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, and West Shore Expressway, or use the S54 and S74 bus lines and the Staten Island Railway at Oakwood Heights Station. Students attend highly rated schools such as P.S. 23 Richmondtown and I.S. 24 Myra S. Barnes. Richmondtown is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richmondtown a good place to live?
Richmondtown is a good place to live. Richmondtown is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Richmondtown is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Richmondtown has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.8 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $120,057 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 50.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Richmondtown are home owners, with 7.5% of residents renting and 92.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Richmondtown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Richmondtown neighborhood guide.
Is Richmondtown, NY a safe neighborhood?
Richmondtown, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Richmondtown?
The median home price in Richmondtown is $390,490. If you put a 20% down payment of $78,100 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $87K a year to afford the median home price in Richmondtown. The average household income in Richmondtown is $120K.
What are the best public schools in Richmondtown?
The best public schools that serve Richmondtown are:
What are the best private schools in Richmondtown?
The best private schools that serve Richmondtown are:
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Home Trends in Richmondtown, NY
On average, homes in Richmondtown, Staten Island sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Richmondtown, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $431,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$431,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$357,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$289,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median List Price
$390,490
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%