
Is Howland Hook a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Staten Island, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
49 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a traffic crash on southbound East Edgar Road in Linden, where they are asked to block one lane of the roadway. | E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a possible motor vehicle crash on the southbound side of the highway near East Edgar Road in Linden, with reports of three people unconscious in front of a business called DJ’s. | E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes officers responding to a parking-related incident near the (number withheld) block of West Price Street, with possible injuries reported at the scene. | W Price St, Linden, NJ 07036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-car crash with multiple injured people on the southbound highway near a wholesale club by East Edgar Road in Linden. Several patients were described as unconscious, and additional ambulances and medics were requested to the scene. | E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a possible motor vehicle accident near East Edgar Road in front of a commercial store in Linden. | E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation on the second floor of a building near Amity Street in Elizabeth, with multiple fire units and a battalion chief dispatched. | Amity St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responding to a sick female near Main St in Linden. She appears to be experiencing difficulty breathing possibly related to the weather and has requested a cool ambulance. | Main St, Linden, NJ 07036 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Elizabeth Avenue for a man who was apparently hitting himself in the face and was bleeding. Emergency medical services were requested to respond. | Elizabeth Ave, Elizabethport, NJ 07206 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking garage near Jefferson Avenue where a small party was sitting next to a vehicle and a male was laying in the corner by the elevator, possibly sleeping. | Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police radio traffic reports a possible shooting at a location on Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth. Responding units are then canceled after officers already on scene handle the situation. | Magnolia Ave, Elizabethport, NJ 07206 | Weapons |
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Neighborhood Overview
Howland Hook is a rural, coastal neighborhood in Staten Island with mostly townhomes and small apartment buildings built between 1970 and present.
The neighborhood has a 0.0% vacancy rate, lower than all U.S. neighborhoods, indicating very tight housing supply.
Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Rate | 57.6% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Howland Hook's housing consists mainly of small to medium townhomes and small apartment buildings with a very low vacancy rate.
| Row Houses and Attached Homes | 33.8% |
|---|---|
| Housing Age (1970-1999) | |
| Owner Occupied Rate |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Howland Hook is a middle-income neighborhood with very low child poverty and a diverse occupational mix.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute Rate | 57.6% |
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 23.2% |
Demographics
| Income Rank | Moderate income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Executive, Manager, Professional Share | 23.2% |
| Foreign Born | 19.6% |
| Arabic Speakers at Home | 5.7% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Puerto Rican (25.8%)","Italian (13.4%)","Sub-Saharan African (5.9%)","African (5.9%)","Mexican (5.5%)"] |
Commute
Most residents commute by bus or drive alone, with bus ridership higher than all U.S. neighborhoods.
Howland Hook features a tight housing market, strong bus transit use, and a diverse community in a coastal rural setting.
| Bus Commute Rate | 57.6% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 34.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Howland Hook?
The median home price is $302,519, less expensive than 75.1% of New York neighborhoods.
How tight is the housing supply?
Vacancy rate is 0.0%, lower than all U.S. neighborhoods.
What is the main mode of commute?
57.6% of residents commute by bus, the highest rate nationally.