Staten Island, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$437 Avg asking sale price
$403 Avg asking lease rate
11,782 SF Avg unit lease size
15,927 SF Avg building size for sale
7.03% Average cap rate

Staten Island's Demographic Profile

Staten Island has 170,353 households and a median income of $89,928, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 487,025
# Households 170,353
Median age 41
Median household income $89,928
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 64,325
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Staten Island $396 9,759 SF 11.30%
Linden $235 17,255 SF 7.42%
Elizabeth $249 14,826 SF 13.93%
Rahway $279 7,904 SF 7.42%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Staten Island $434 12,221 SF
Carteret $793 15,000 SF
Elizabethport $158 5,858 SF
Linden $320 12,069 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Staten Island $418 27,884 SF 8.16%
Linden $248 7,499 SF 6.97%
Elizabeth $231 40,097 SF 7.00%
Rahway $295 9,478 SF 6.01%
Bayonne $336 27,688 SF 8.16%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Staten Island

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Vacant Corner Development Site

Staten Island, NY 10301

  • 0.58 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,200,000
For Sale

Half Acre M1 Lot

Staten Island, NY 10309

  • 0.59 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,950,000
For Sale

1406 Forest Ave

Staten Island, NY 10302

  • 1,500 SF Retail Building
  • 5.45% Cap Rate
  • $999,000
For Sale

646-662 Port Richmond Ave

Staten Island, NY 10302

  • 27,152 SF Multifamily
  • 6.71% Cap Rate
  • $10,800,000
For Sale

The View

Staten Island, NY 10301

  • 58,792 SF Multifamily
  • $27,600,000
For Sale

2560 Richmond Ter

Staten Island, NY 10303

  • 3,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $1.00

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Staten Island pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Staten Island $437 15,927 SF
Carteret $279 65,800 SF
Port Reading $610 44,640 SF
Sewaren $821 2,719 SF
Elizabethport $159 86,935 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Staten Island

For Sale

85 Montgomery Ave

Staten Island, NY 10301

  • 5,090 SF Multifamily
  • 5.91% Cap Rate
  • $1,725,000
For Sale

Harborview Apartments

Staten Island, NY 10305

  • 74,260 SF Multifamily
  • 5.07% Cap Rate
  • $47,000,000
For Sale

Residential Conversion on Edgewater St

Staten Island, NY

  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Staten Island alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Staten Island or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Staten Island 487,025 170,353 41 $89,928 3 64,325 -1%
Carteret 23,758 7,842 39 $78,037 3 3,678 -2%
Port Reading 3,642 1,244 42 $128,485 3 315 -1%
Sewaren 2,894 1,045 43 $109,254 3 290 -1%
Elizabethport 24,533 7,299 33 $48,648 3 5,686 -8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Staten Island, NY and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Staten Island

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Is Staten Island a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Staten Island offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Staten Island?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Staten Island. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Staten Island?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Staten Island. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Staten Island compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Staten Island. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Staten Island acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Staten Island, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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