Jamaica, New York, NY

Living in Jamaica

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Bikeability 95
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Walkability 93
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 97
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 20
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 66
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Schools 35
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Residents

184k Population +23k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian21%
Black45%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other6%

Education

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
53  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation53%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$410k Median Home Value +$3.2k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$318 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units25%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jamaica

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Jamaica

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (85%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton88%
Donald Trump10%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jamaica

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding50
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jamaica, New York, NY

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jamaica, New York, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Jamaica, New York, NY

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CUNY York College
1 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jamaica, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Jamaica, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
7 miles, NW
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