Jamaica, NY Overview

The Queens county seat of Jamaica is also one of the borough's five official towns and postal designations.  This historically rich area was home to the first church built in Queens in 1662, which is also the oldest Presbyterian church in the nation.  Although the county offices are headquartered in Jamaica, the borough hall and related offices are located in Kew Gardens.  Transportation has always played a major role in this area, beginning with a toll road between Hempstead and the ferry in Brooklyn, now Jamaica Avenue, that emerged as a center of commerce.  The Long Island Rail Road attracted more industry to the area, and John F. Kennedy International Airport is located within its boundaries.  Today's downtown district is undergoing revitalization as shopping center and hub of governmental offices. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 0%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 0.00
Household Size (ppl) 0
Households w/ Children 38%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 0%
Median Year in Residency 0

Housing Inventory

Jamaica, NY Housing Inventory 37,316 7,057 35,901 37,316 7,057

Market Overview

647 listings with an estimated median price of $789,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 11
$100K - 200K 35
$200K - 300K 17
$300K - 400K 15
$400K - 500K 19
$500K - 600K 79
$600K - 700K 90
$700K - 800K 81
$800K - 900K 83
$900K - 1M 62
$1M - Max 155
Property Type Count
Single Family 265
Townhouse 9
Condo 7
Commercial 70
Rental 142
Lots and Land 17
CoOp 42
Multi Family 237

(Data as of 4/17/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Jamaica, NY Population Demographics

Total: 231,051

Households:73,217

Median Age: 0.00

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Jamaica, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

Jamaica, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Jamaica, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Jamaica, NY Highest Education Level Attained 16,672 48,080 23,396 14,278 14,017 26,637 12,433 16,672 48,080 14,278 14,017

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Jamaica, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $0)

Jamaica, NY Income by dollar range 5,528 3,507 3,530 3,853 3,785 4,218 3,406 3,820 3,098 6,503 8,711 9,301 5,759 3,318 3,063 659 668 493

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,101
One Bedroom
$1,191
Two Bedroom
$1,325
Three Bedroom
$1,629
Four Bedroom
$1,832

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Jamaica, NY Crime

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