Is St. George Safe? Staten Island Livability, Crime & Rent
St. George scores 6.3 median: a dense, tree-filled waterfront neighborhood with strong walkability hampered by high crime and noise activity.
Is St. George Safe?
St. George, Staten Island scores 6.3/10 for overall livability, ranking #3 of 4 Staten Island neighborhoods. St. George scores 6.3 median: a dense, tree-filled waterfront neighborhood with strong walkability hampered by high crime and noise activity.
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific St. George address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
St. George is Staten Island's oldest and most transit-connected neighborhood, anchored by the St. George ferry terminal and a dense canopy of 105 trees per 200 meters. You'll find a gritty waterfront district with Manhattan views, pockets of arts activity, and genuine neighborhood density—48% walk-ups mixed with mid-rise buildings create a working-class urban texture that feels lived-in rather than polished. Five parks sit within walking distance (averaging 166 meters away), including the North Shore Esplanade and Jones Woods Park, though the neighborhood contends with high noise and crime activity that shapes the street-level reality.
Analysis based on 87 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
105 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 9.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Jones Woods Park
Avg 166m away | Score: 3.2/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
7/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
Commute Score
3/10
Borough median: 2.5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
105
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Jones Woods Park
- Mahoney Playground
- Cottages Hill New Brighton Park
- North Shore Esplanade
- Lt. Lia Playground
Avg distance: 166m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who St. George Is For
Transit-dependent commuters
Direct SIR ferry access to Lower Manhattan, though commute score is 3/10—reflect the real constraints of island geography rather than convenience
People prioritizing walkability and services
Practical score of 9/10 indicates dense retail, food, and daily-need infrastructure concentrated here
Nature-access seekers with noise tolerance
High tree canopy (9.5/10 density) and 5 nearby parks offset by very high noise complaints (1,797 in 12 months)
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Exceptional tree canopy and park access
105 trees average within 200m with 9.5/10 canopy density; 5 parks within 166m average distance
Walkable neighborhood services
Direct Manhattan transit connection
St. George terminal provides SIR ferry access without subway dependency
Diverse building stock with density
48% walk-ups, 37% mid-rise, 15% high-rise mix creates varied housing and street presence
Trade-offs
High-activity crime environment
2,158 crimes in 12 months; percentile 10% in borough; crime trend worsening at +191.2%
Severe noise complaints
1,797 noise complaints in 12 months—classified as 'Very High' relative to borough
Limited commute convenience
Commute score of 3/10 reflects ferry-only transit and distance to Manhattan job centers
Weak investment signals
Investment score of 5/10 at borough median; financial score also 5/10
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Search an Address in St. GeorgeFrequently Asked Questions about St. George
1Is St. George safe?
St. George safety varies by block. DwellCheck provides detailed safety data including NYPD crime statistics, arrest data, and 311 complaints. Check the St. George safety page for full details.
2What is the average rent in St. George?
Rents in St. George, Staten Island vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in St. George?
St. George has a commute score of 3/10. 1 subway stations serve the area: St George.
4What are the best streets in St. George?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is the average DwellScore in St. George?
The median composite score is 6.3 (interquartile range 5.9–6.7). Practical livability drives the score upward at 9/10, while commute (3/10) and safety pull it down significantly.
6Is St. George safe?
No. With 2,158 crimes in the past 12 months and a crime trend worsening by 191.2%, St. George ranks in the bottom 10% of Staten Island neighborhoods for safety. High noise complaints (1,797) compound quality-of-life concerns.
7How accessible is public transit from here?
You have the St. George SIR terminal for ferry access to Lower Manhattan, but the commute score of 3/10 reflects limited subway options and ferry-dependent travel. This is the island's best transit access, but still constrained by geography.
8What's the outdoor environment like?
Strong: 105 trees per 200m with 9.5/10 canopy density, plus 5 parks within 166m average distance. However, high noise activity (1,797 complaints) affects the quality of outdoor time.