Jamaica, New York, NY
Living in Jamaica
Bikeability95
Walkability93
Commute1
Public Transit97
Affordability78
Public Safety20
Airports96
Hospitals1
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
184kPopulation+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
$63kMedian 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
$410kMedian Home Value+$3.2k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jamaica, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jamaica, New York, NY
Rising Stars Islamic School
1 miles, N
Ideal Montessori School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jamaica, New York, NY
CUNY York College
1 miles, NW
St John's University-New York
2 miles, N
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
2 miles, W
Rabbinical Seminary of America
2 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jamaica, New York, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
1 miles, W
Queens Hospital Center
2 miles, N
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
4 miles, NW
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jamaica, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
4 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
7 miles, NW
Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
26 miles, N