Population 16,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tottenville
Household size in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.17 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Tottenville are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 38.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 41.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Tottenville are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Tottenville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Tottenville has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Staten Island neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tottenville
Renters in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 29.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 31.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 30.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Tottenville is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Staten Island neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Tottenville: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country. Tottenville has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Staten Island neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1968 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1968 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1969 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1971 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Tottenville are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Staten Island overall, where the median home dates to 1971. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,220 | $1,191 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,260 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,379 | $1,439 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,880 | $1,856 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$665 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tottenville costs $1,880 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $661 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tottenville
Bachelor's degrees in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 28.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 30.3% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 33.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 35.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Tottenville (40.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Tottenville has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Staten Island neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 87.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 87.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 88.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 88.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Tottenville have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Tottenville has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Staten Island neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tottenville
| Period | Tottenville | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Tottenville has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Staten Island neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tottenville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville | 2.99 | 41.5 | 6.7% | 15.2% | 6.5% | 1980 | $1,880 | 40.6% | 92.6% | 2.5% |
| Charleston | 2.54 | 46.8 | 5.1% | 38.6% | 7.2% | 1985 | $1,840 | 36.7% | 88.1% | 2.5% |
| Prince's Bay | 3.11 | 42.7 | 7.2% | 31.3% | 5.8% | 1989 | $2,762 | 46.5% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Woodrow | 2.83 | 42.3 | 6.5% | 20.2% | 7.7% | 1989 | $1,789 | 39.1% | 91.6% | 3.3% |
| Rossville | 2.82 | 43.2 | 4.0% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 1989 | $1,950 | 35.2% | 91.2% | 7.5% |
| Huguenot | 3.07 | 38.4 | 8.6% | 20.2% | 6.9% | 1983 | $2,311 | 49.7% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Annandale-on-Hudson | 3.07 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 1986 | $2,045 | 43.9% | 93.0% | 4.3% |
| Presidents Park | 2.65 | 48.1 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 1966 | $1,878 | 33.5% | 96.3% | 5.4% |
| Bridgeton | 2.73 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 34.8% | 7.5% | 1961 | $1,839 | 35.1% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
| La Mer | 2.64 | 36.6 | 10.5% | 61.4% | 5.5% | 1987 | $2,066 | 38.4% | 97.4% | 4.8% |
| Arden Heights | 3.10 | 40.6 | 7.7% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,733 | 39.0% | 90.2% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tottenville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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