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Jamaica
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Jamaica is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 162,311. Jamaica is in Queens County. Living in Jamaica offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jamaica there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Jamaica and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Jamaica are above average.

About

About Jamaica...
Population
162,311

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$567,937
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,685
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    60%
  • Own
    40%
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Jamaica Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    1,215.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    255.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    162.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,284.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    82.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$73,782
National
$75,149
Families with Children
30%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    21%
    national  11%

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