Jackson Heights, New York, NY

Living in Jackson Heights

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 99
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 100
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 11
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Colleges 38
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Schools 52
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Residents

80k Population -4.4k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian25%
Black2%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
45  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van23%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation64%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$386k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$276 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson Heights

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Jackson Heights

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding37
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson Heights, New York, NY

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Ps 212
0 miles, N
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson Heights, New York, NY

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St Bartholomew School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Jackson Heights, New York, NY

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CUNY Queens College
4 miles, E
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Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
4 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson Heights, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Jackson Heights, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
2 miles, N
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