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Neighborhood
New York City

Jamaica Hills

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 18
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A-
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Jamaica Hills is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 14,797. Living in Jamaica Hills offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jamaica Hills there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Jamaica Hills and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Jamaica Hills are above average.
About Jamaica Hills...
Population
14,797

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$501,891
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,483
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    55%
  • Own
    45%

Jamaica Hills Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    549
    283
  • Murder
    7
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    425
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    176
    500
  • Theft
    1,055
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    51
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$61,147
National
$55,322
Children
17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Jamaica Hills Reviews

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I've been living here all my life. It's a very diverse neighborhood, also welcoming. Many people know each other, and cooperate within the community to make it a better place. Jamaica Hills is one of the most popular and welcoming community in Queens.
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I think my area seems very quiet and no new residents are coming in. But whenever I commute by subway or bus, the area that I need to pass by to use transportation is always dirty and garbages are everywhere, especially around subway station which could be better cleaned by government's tax.
Very peaceful and solitude. No crimes. Easy access to public transportation, schools, local retailers and restaurants.