Jamaica Estates, New York, NY
Living in Jamaica Estates
Bikeability94
Walkability92
Commute1
Public Transit96
Affordability36
Public Safety25
Airports96
Hospitals3
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+5.6k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian36%
Black16%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
49 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van42%
Public transportation45%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$581kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$365 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K31%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas2%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jamaica Estates
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79
Property Crime in Jamaica Estates
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (79%)(17%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump15%
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 Estates
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding66
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding52
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jamaica Estates, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jamaica Estates, New York, NY
Immaculate Conception School
0 miles, S
United Nations Intl School
0 miles, SW
Summit School
0 miles, E
The Mary Louis Academy
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Jamaica Estates, New York, NY
St John's University-New York
1 miles, W
CUNY York College
1 miles, SW
Rabbinical Seminary of America
2 miles, W
CUNY Queens College
2 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jamaica Estates, New York, NY
Queens Hospital Center
1 miles, W
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, SW
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
3 miles, NW
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jamaica Estates, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
6 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
6 miles, NW
Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
24 miles, N