Jamaica Hills, New York, NY

Living in Jamaica Hills

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 94
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 96
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 61
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Schools 84
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Residents

24k Population +3.7k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian51%
Black11%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
50  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van37%
Public transportation49%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$584k Median Home Value +$3.3k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$325 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jamaica Hills

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Jamaica Hills

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (81%)(16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 35 3 9
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jamaica Hills

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding49
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jamaica Hills, New York, NY

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jamaica Hills, New York, NY

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Bright Beginnings
0 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Jamaica Hills, New York, NY

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CUNY York College
1 miles, S
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CUNY Queens College
2 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jamaica Hills, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Jamaica Hills, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
6 miles, NW
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