Aerial view of Deere Park in the Todt Hill neighborhood of Staten Island, New York.
Aerial views of Todt Hill.
The Greens at the Richmond Country Club are very prestigious in Todt Hill.
Aerial of Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park's grounds located in Todt Hill.
Meaningful work at P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School engages students in learning.

Area Guide

Todt Hill Staten Island, NY

Wooded hilltop streets among the island's highest points

Hilltop • Wooded • Residential

Todt Hill stands at the highest natural point along the entire Eastern Seaboard south of Maine, and that elevation shapes everything about life here. Wide, tree-lined streets and thousands of acres of protected green space -- including the Staten Island Greenbelt just minutes away -- give the neighborhood a calm, unhurried quality that's hard to find this close to New York City.

Rentals in Todt Hill lean toward garden apartment communities and townhome-style buildings, reflecting the area's suburban character. These are typically just a few buildings per site rather than large complexes, with mid-century and traditional architecture on landscaped lots. That scale gives the neighborhood a quieter, more residential feel than the high-rise rental stock found in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Day-to-day convenience is closer than the quiet streets might suggest. The Staten Island Mall is less than ten minutes by car, several Staten Island Railway stations are a short drive away, and the borough's well-regarded dining and pizza scene is easily accessible across the surrounding area.

Explore the Neighborhood

The Greens at the Richmond Country Club are very prestigious in Todt Hill.

Aerial of Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park's grounds located in Todt Hill.

Meaningful work at P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School engages students in learning.

Discover tranquility in a suburban oasis at Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park.

Saint Francis Woodland in Todt Hill has a birding trail.

Saint Francis Woodland in Todt Hill is part of the Greenbelt.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Todt Hill is $1,453 for a studio, and $1,603 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Todt Hill has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,453/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 642 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,603/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Todt Hill - Staten Island, NY is for everyday living.

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Todt Hill - Staten Island, NY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Todt Hill - Staten Island, NY provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Todt Hill - Staten Island, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ocean Breeze Park
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
  • Clove Lakes Park
  • High Rock Park
  • Blood Root Valley

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • John F Kennedy International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Todt Hill

96 Delaware St

96 Delaware St

96 Delaware St,
Staten Island, NY 10304

$3,800

3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Todt Hill

96 Delaware St

96 Delaware St,
Staten Island, NY 10304

$3,800

3 Beds | 3 Baths

300 Jefferson Ave

300 Jefferson Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10306

$3,500

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

195 Prescott Ave

195 Prescott Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10306

$2,000

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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Living in Todt Hill

Transportation

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A car is the practical choice for most day-to-day errands in Todt Hill -- the neighborhood's low density and suburban layout aren't built around walkable transit access. That said, several Staten Island Railway stations, including Oakwood Heights, Great Kills, New Dorp, and Bay Terrace, are all within about eight to ten minutes by car, and the railway runs north to the St. George Ferry Terminal.

The free Staten Island Ferry at St. George operates around the clock and reaches Lower Manhattan in roughly 25 minutes, making it a straightforward option for commuters heading into the city. Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 29 minutes away by car, and JFK International Airport is reachable in around 47 minutes under reasonable traffic conditions.

Parks

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The Staten Island Greenbelt begins just a short drive from Todt Hill, spanning roughly 3,000 acres of continuous natural area. The Greenbelt Nature Center serves as a gateway to trails, wildlife, and environmental programming, and the trail network winds through woodland terrain that genuinely feels removed from the surrounding city -- one of the largest forested areas within New York City's limits.

Freshkills Park, a major ongoing development on former reclaimed land, adds open space, trails, and sweeping views to the mix. Great Kills Park, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, brings beach access and waterfront trails along the South Shore within about ten minutes by car.

Shopping

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The Staten Island Mall is roughly seven minutes from Todt Hill and serves as the borough's central retail hub, with department stores, national brands, and everyday shopping needs all under one roof. Richmond Shopping Center and Pergament Center are also nearby, offering household goods, specialty items, and services without requiring a trip off the island.

Highlights

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Todt Hill delivers a rare mix of natural surroundings, residential calm, and real connectivity to the rest of New York City. The Staten Island Greenbelt and Freshkills Park are close by, commuter rail and ferry access are within a short drive, and the borough's most comprehensive shopping is just minutes away.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.