Eltingville is one of the strongest values on Staten Island in 2026 — a quiet, family-anchored Mid-Island neighborhood with detached single-family inventory, dependable schools, and a Staten Island Railway stop that puts the ferry under an hour away. If you’re a first-time buyer being priced out of Brooklyn, a young family wanting space and a driveway, or a relocator looking for the most balanced suburban pocket of NYC, Eltingville should be near the top of your shortlist. This is the complete 2026 neighborhood guide.
Eltingville at a Glance
Mid-Island, Staten Island. Bordered roughly by Hylan Boulevard, Richmond Avenue, Amboy Road, and the Staten Island Railway corridor. Predominantly single-family detached and semi-attached housing stock, with pockets of two-family homes. Quiet residential streets with mature trees, sidewalks, driveways, and small backyards. ZIP code 10312. Home to Eltingville Library, multiple parks (Eltingville Park, Annadale-Tysens Park nearby), and a tight-knit community with a strong Italian-American character that’s diversifying steadily.
Eltingville Home Prices in 2026
Median sale price in Eltingville for Q1 2026 is approximately $695,000 — a touch under the borough median of $740,000 and a meaningful discount versus the South Shore neighborhoods. At $625K-$725K you can buy a 3-bedroom semi-attached home with a driveway and small yard, 1,400-1,800 square feet. At $750K-$875K detached single-families open up, typically 1,800-2,200 square feet, with two-car driveways and bigger yards. Above $900K you start seeing larger detached homes and renovated properties on the most desirable blocks. Average days on market: 28-42 for properly priced inventory. Run a personalized affordability check in our Home Affordability Calculator.
Schools in Eltingville
Eltingville sits in District 31. The neighborhood feeds primarily PS 42 (Eltingville School) and PS 55 for elementary, IS 7 (Elias Bernstein) and IS 24 (Myra S. Barnes) for middle school, and Tottenville High School for high school — one of the highest-performing public high schools in NYC. The combination of strong elementary options and a top-ranked high school feeder makes Eltingville one of the best school-zone values on Staten Island for families.
Commute from Eltingville
The Eltingville stop on the Staten Island Railway is the neighborhood’s commuting backbone. SIR to St. George ferry terminal: roughly 25 minutes. Free Staten Island Ferry to Manhattan: 25 minutes. Total Manhattan door-to-door: 60-75 minutes depending on subway transfer at Whitehall. Express bus options (X1, X8, X17) run directly into Midtown Manhattan and FiDi in 50-65 minutes. Driving to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and into Brooklyn: 15-25 minutes off-peak, 35-50 minutes during rush.
Lifestyle and Day-to-Day
Eltingville’s daily texture is suburban-residential with quick access to commercial corridors. The Eltingville Transit Center hub sits at Hylan Boulevard and Richmond Avenue with retail, supermarkets (ShopRite, Trader Joe’s nearby in New Springville), pharmacies, and a strong cluster of family restaurants. Parks and recreation are excellent — Wolfe’s Pond Park, Great Kills Park, and the broader Greenbelt are all 10-15 minutes away. Crime is low. The community has strong civic engagement and a tight neighborhood association culture. Weekend life is heavily oriented toward kids’ sports, beach trips, and family-style restaurants.
Who Eltingville Fits Best
Eltingville is an outstanding fit for first-time buyers being priced out of Brooklyn, young families looking for space and good public schools, military and veteran buyers using VA loans (the price point fits the loan limit cleanly), and move-up buyers from elsewhere on Staten Island who want to upgrade without committing to South Shore prices. It’s a weaker fit for buyers who need walkable nightlife, who prioritize being on a subway line over the Staten Island Railway, or who plan to relocate within 2-3 years (transaction costs erode the value of buying for short stays).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eltingville a good neighborhood for families?
Yes. Eltingville is one of the strongest family neighborhoods on Staten Island, with detached single-family housing stock, low crime, sidewalks, parks, and access to Tottenville High School — one of the highest-performing public high schools in NYC.
What’s the median home price in Eltingville in 2026?
Approximately $695,000 for Q1 2026, slightly below the Staten Island borough median of $740,000.
How long does the commute from Eltingville to Manhattan take?
Approximately 60-75 minutes door-to-door using the Staten Island Railway plus free Staten Island Ferry, or 50-65 minutes via the X1, X8, or X17 express bus to Midtown Manhattan.
Is Eltingville on the subway?
No NYC subway service runs to Staten Island. Eltingville is served by the Staten Island Railway (SIR), which connects to the free Staten Island Ferry at St. George. Express buses also run directly to Manhattan.
Thinking About Buying in Eltingville?
If Eltingville sounds like the right fit for your next home, the right next step is a 30-minute strategy call to map your finances, timeline, and target blocks. Set it up here — Joseph Ranola lives and works the Staten Island market every day and knows Eltingville block by block.
