Jackson Heights, New York, NY
Living in Jackson Heights
Bikeability98
Walkability99
Commute5
Public Transit100
Affordability100
Public Safety21
Airports97
Hospitals11
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
80kPopulation-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
$56kMedian 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
$386kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson Heights, New York, NY
St Joan of Arc Elementary School
0 miles, SW
St Bartholomew School
1 miles, SE
Jackson Heights School Sda
1 miles, SW
Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson Heights, New York, NY
CUNY Queens College
4 miles, E
Rabbinical Seminary of America
4 miles, SE
Marymount Manhattan College
4 miles, W
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
4 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson Heights, New York, NY
Elmhurst Hospital Center
1 miles, S
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
3 miles, E
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
4 miles, NW
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Jackson Heights, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
2 miles, N
John F Kennedy International Airport
9 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
15 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
24 miles, NE