Community guide · Staten Island

Port Richmond

A historic North Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10302 with deep roots - the Port Richmond Avenue commercial strip, the storied Faith Row houses of worship, settled residential blocks, and some of the most approachable prices on the island. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Port Richmond, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
Port RichmondStreet-level look
10302
ZIP code
North Shore
Part of the island
$450K - $750K
Typical home range
Bus + Ferry
How people commute
Living here

Deep roots and real value.

Port Richmond is one of the oldest neighborhoods on the island, and you can feel it. Port Richmond Avenue was a commercial hub long before the malls, and the strip still carries shops, restaurants, and a stretch of historic houses of worship known as Faith Row. The residential streets are settled and established, with a mix of single family and multifamily homes.

What makes it work for a lot of buyers is the price. Port Richmond is one of the more affordable ways into the Staten Island market, without giving up the North Shore's bus access to the ferry or its quick reach to the Bayonne Bridge and the Expressway. It is history, community, and everyday value in one place.

Why people love Port Richmond

  • The historic Port Richmond Avenue commercial strip
  • Faith Row and its landmark houses of worship
  • Established, settled residential streets
  • More affordable entry into the island market
  • Bus access east to the St. George ferry
  • Quick reach to the Bayonne Bridge and Expressway
What is around you

The Port Richmond highlights

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Port Richmond Avenue

The historic commercial strip - shops, restaurants, and small businesses that have anchored the North Shore for generations.

Faith Row

A remarkable stretch of historic houses of worship, one of the most storied religious corridors in New York City.

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Established Homes

Settled residential streets with a mix of single- and multifamily houses, offering value for buyers entering the market.

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Bus to the Ferry

North Shore bus routes run east to the St. George Ferry Terminal and the free boat to Lower Manhattan.

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Bridge Access

The Bayonne Bridge to New Jersey and the Staten Island Expressway are both minutes away for drivers.

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Community Feel

A neighborhood with deep roots, long time families, and the kind of tight knit character that keeps people around.

Market snapshot

What Port Richmond homes are doing

Port Richmond is an affordability driven market. Because the housing runs from single family homes to older multifamily houses, prices generally fall in a broad range from about $450,000 to $750,000, with the number set by type, size, condition, and location. Larger multifamily and nicely updated homes sell above that. For buyers looking to get into the island without North Shore ferry front pricing, this is one of the best value corners, so well priced, well presented homes tend to move.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Port Richmond home is worth today is a real read on the exact property and the most recent sales nearby.

Good to know

Port Richmond questions people ask

What is Port Richmond known for?

Port Richmond is a historic North Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10302, known for the Port Richmond Avenue commercial strip, the Faith Row houses of worship, established residential streets, and its everyday affordability.

How much do homes cost in Port Richmond?

Homes generally trade from about $450,000 to $750,000 depending on type, size, condition, and location, with larger multifamily and updated homes selling for more. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Port Richmond a good place to live?

It is one of the more affordable, established neighborhoods on the North Shore. Residents value the historic Port Richmond Avenue shopping strip, the community anchored by Faith Row, settled residential streets, and good value for buyers entering the island market.

How is the commute from Port Richmond?

Port Richmond is served by North Shore bus routes that run east to the St. George Ferry Terminal for the free ferry to Lower Manhattan. Drivers reach the Bayonne Bridge to New Jersey and the Staten Island Expressway within minutes.

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Your Port Richmond move

Thinking about buying or selling in Port Richmond?

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