Community guide · Staten Island

Clifton

A diverse North Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10304 with its own Staten Island Railway station, the Bay Street corridor, and an easy ride to the ferry. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Clifton, Staten Island
CliftonStreet-level look
10304
ZIP code
North Shore
Part of the island
$450K - $800K
Typical home price range
SIR (Clifton) + ferry
How people commute
Living here

An in-town North Shore neighborhood on the train line.

Clifton runs along the North Shore's east side, between Stapleton and Rosebank, with its own Staten Island Railway station and quick access to the Bay Street corridor. It is a diverse, established neighborhood with a mix of single-family and two-family homes on gridded, walkable streets.

The Clifton SIR station puts the ferry within an easy ride, and the growing Bay Street and Stapleton waterfront scene is right next door. For buyers who want transit access and value on the North Shore, Clifton is a practical, connected choice.

Why people love Clifton

  • Its own Staten Island Railway station
  • Quick ride to the St. George Ferry
  • The Bay Street corridor next door
  • Diverse, established, walkable streets
  • Single-family and two-family homes
What is around you

The Clifton highlights

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Clifton SIR Station

Your own stop on the Staten Island Railway, north to the ferry.

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Bay Street Corridor

The revitalizing North Shore strip of shops, food, and waterfront.

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Ferry Access

A short train ride to St. George and the boat to Manhattan.

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In-Town Homes

Single-family and two-family houses on walkable, gridded blocks.

Market snapshot

What Clifton homes are doing

Clifton offers transit-connected value on the North Shore. Most homes typically trade around $450,000 to $800,000 depending on size, condition, and block, with single-family and two-family houses in the mix. Proximity to the train and the Bay Street corridor keeps demand steady.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Clifton home is worth today is a real read on the exact house and the most recent sales on its block.

Good to know

Clifton questions people ask

What is Clifton known for?

Clifton is a diverse North Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10304 with its own Staten Island Railway station, the Bay Street corridor nearby, and an easy commute to the ferry.

How much do homes cost in Clifton?

Most homes in Clifton typically trade around $450K - $800K depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with single-family and two-family homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Clifton a good place to live?

Clifton is a connected, in-town North Shore neighborhood. Residents value the SIR station, the quick ferry commute, and the growing Bay Street waterfront next door.

How is the commute from Clifton?

Clifton has its own Staten Island Railway station running north to the St. George Ferry Terminal, plus bus service and easy access to Bay Street and the expressway.

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Your Clifton move

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