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Jamaica

A diverse population, with African Americans, Asian communities, and remnants of a Jewish presence.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® RLS20051280
Listing Courtesy Ivan Mijalkovic with Corcoran Group

$4,995,000

95-07 CRESSKILL Place, Queens, NY 11435
12 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 849915
Courtesy of Corcoran

$4,995,000

95-03 Cresskill Place, Jamaica, NY 11435
6,528 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 855960
Courtesy of Telemundo Realty Corp

$3,997,000

87-87 144 Street, Jamaica, NY 11435
6,201 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 940918
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$3,250,000

81-05 139th Street, Briarwood, NY 11435
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 845183
Courtesy of Exit Realty DKC

$2,750,000

148-49 88 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435
For Sale
MLS® 845201
Courtesy of Exit Realty DKC

$2,750,000

148-47 88 Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435
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Welcome to Jamaica

Jamaica, a neighborhood near JFK Airport in Queens, has a diverse population, with African Americans, Asian communities, and remnants of a Jewish presence. The area has seen fluctuating gentrification and redevelopment, spurred by its proximity to the airport and growing business sector. Jamaica Center serves as the transportation hub, offering subway access, the Long Island Rail Road, and AirTrain service. Housing consists of Tudor homes and new constructions, with single- and multi-family homes available. The median sales price is $435K, and rents are affordable, with studios around $900/month and 1-bedrooms averaging $1040/month.

Overview for Jamaica, NY

254,990 people live in Jamaica, where the median age is 37.6 and the average individual income is $29,790.384. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

254,990

Total Population

37.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$29,790.384

Average individual Income

Around Jamaica, NY

There's plenty to do around Jamaica, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

97
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
55
Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Smitty's Hot Dogs, Corona Eats BBNY, and Delilicious of Brooklyn.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Smitty's Hot Dogs Logo
Dining 2.65 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Corona Eats BBNY Logo
Dining 4.12 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Delilicious of Brooklyn Logo
Dining 3.63 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Nana's Bistro & Catering Logo
Dining 3.03 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Petite Fleur Cake Logo
Dining 2.39 miles 17 reviews 5/5 stars
Karmina Beauty Clinic Logo
Beauty 2.51 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Jamaica, NY

Population Households Employment

Jamaica has 77,796 households, with an average household size of 16.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jamaica do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 254,990 people call Jamaica home. The population density is 29,704.538 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

254,990

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.62058041491823

Median Age

47.83 / 52.17%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
77,796

Total Households

16.59

Average Household Size

$29,790.384

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Jamaica, NY

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Jamaica. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Jamaica

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