In northwestern Queens, Jackson Heights is known for its diversity of languages and cultures. With some 160 languages spoken, the cultural melting pot is evident in the range of restaurants and shops found throughout the neighborhood. Residents appreciate the rich texture, proximity to Manhattan, and spacious housing options. “A lot of first-time home buyers who are searching for more space and easy access to the city are interested in Jackson Heights,” says Stephanie McNeil, an Associate Real Estate Broker with FILO Real Estate Group who has been working in the area since 2013. “They love the prewar charm of a lot of the coops in this area and the greenspaces that Jackson Heights has updated. People like the diversity of different cultures as well.”
In northwestern Queens, Jackson Heights is known for its diversity of languages and cultures.
The cultural melting pot is evident in the range of restaurants found throughout Jackson Heights
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Many coop buildings and some family homes
The neighborhood is notable for its midrise prewar brick buildings and larger family homes. “Maybe 80% of the housing is coops and then the remaining 20% is a mix of attached single-families, multi-families, and detached houses,” says McNeil. A one-bedroom in a prewar or midcentury brick coop building runs between $200,000 to $450,000. A semi-detached or detached home costs between $1 million and $2.3 million. Condos are rare, though a two-bedroom condo in the six-story Stratford Hall building can cost between $670,00 and $780,000. A historic district with landmarked buildings runs between Roosevelt Avenue and 34th Avenue from 76th Street to 88th Street, and a few blocks feature English Tudor homes.
Jackson Heights is notable for its midrise prewar brick buildings and larger family homes.
A one-bedroom in a prewar brick coop runs between $200,000 to $450,000 in Jackson Heights.
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Dining options from around the world, and CTown Supermarket
“Jackson Heights is known for its food, whether it be Mexican, Columbian, or Tibetan, Indian, Thai, we have it all,” says Rhoda Dunn, a Jackson Heights resident and Real Estate Broker with Compass. Along 37th Avenue, a wide range of cuisines can be found, including Nepalese and Tibetan dishes, served at Mustang Takali Kitchen. Jackson Diner, the heralded Indian restaurant known for its buffet and casual atmosphere, has been a neighborhood staple for over 40 years. On Northern Boulevard Taste of Lahore prepares succulent chicken dishes and Pakistani specialties. Groceries can be found at CTown Supermarket on 37th Avenue, and many other small grocery stores are nearby.
A wide range of cuisines can be found in Jackson Heights, including Nepalese and Tibetan dishes.
Jackson Diner, the heralded Indian restaurant is known for its buffet and casual atmosphere.
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Tennis courts and sports fields at Travers Park
Between Northern Boulevard and 34th Avenue, Travers Park offers basketball and tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field. In the northern section of the neighborhood, between 25th Avenue and 30th Avenue, locals take advantage of basketball and volleyball courts as well as play structures and swing sets at Gorman Playground.
Travers Park offers basketball and tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
Locals exercise on one of the many athletic areas of Gorman Playground in Queens, New York.
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Large annual events, including the Queens Pride Parade
Festivals and events take place in Jackson Heights throughout the year. The first Sunday in June, the neighborhood hosts the Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival, which features live music, drag performances and booths from local vendors. In July and August, Travers Park hosts the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival. On October 31, the annual Children’s Halloween Parade brings kids of all ages out to 37th Avenue to show off their costumes.
In Jackson Heights the annual Children’s Halloween Parade brings kids of all ages out.
Summer Sundays in Travers Park in Jackson Heights bring a multi-cultural set of concerts.
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Well-regarded schools, with a focus on the arts
PS 69Q Jackson Heights serves students in pre-K through fifth grades with a focus on cultural and performing arts and has an A minus rating from Niche. IS 227 Louis Armstrong Middle School is attended by fifth through eighth graders, and has an A minus rating from Niche. William Cullen Bryant High School has a B rating from Niche, and offers activities like jazz band and choir, plus English classes for parents on Saturdays.
PS 69Q in Queens is a great source of pride.
William Cullen Bryant High School in Queens, New York serves students in grades 9-12.
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The 7 train, plus a transportation hub on Roosevelt Avenue
The 7 train runs along Roosevelt Avenue, offering multiple stops. Additionally, the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue stop serves as a transportation hub, where the E and R and F and M trains are also available. Many buses serve the area and LaGuardia Airport is less than three miles away.
The 7 train runs along Roosevelt Avenue, offering multiple stops for Jackson Heights residents.
Many buses serve the area and LaGuardia Airport is less than three miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Gorman Playground
Basketball
Playground
Events
Planeview Park
Trails
Travers Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Playground
Playground Ninety
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Northern Playground
Basketball
Playground
Events
LaGuardia Landing Lights Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
6 min drive
Bus
82 St & 25 Av
Bus
Astoria Bl & 92 St
Bus
23 Av & 89 St
Bus
92 St & 30 Av
Bus
74 St & 35 Av
Bus
Astoria Bl & 84 St
Bus
74 St & Northern Bl
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.8101 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
4/27/2017Niche Review
Amazing food, great scenery, historical district, beautiful architecture and views of the city and lots of shopping!
5.0Current Resident
2/25/2018Niche Review
Even though we live close to an airport, it's a very quiet neighborhood. With a park in the center and 5 schools, this makes it a very family friendly neighborhood. The beautiful Dutch architecture can be also mixed with Spanish buildings on some streets. The best thing about Jackson Heights is the gardens within each building complex, leading to a greener and peaceful environment.
4.0Current Resident
10/17/2017Niche Review
its full of people from different country. its really crowded and has alot of restaurant from different country. whatever you need you can just find it there. people are nice with each other
5.0Former Resident
6/12/2017Niche Review
Jackson Heights is where immigrant New York's ridiculous vibrancy and diversity hit you over the head with like a ton of bricks. Add beautiful garden apartments, and the beautiful brick houses and you have the melting pot meets the middle class --- so close to Manhattan yet a world away.
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Jackson Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jackson Heights, Queens sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Jackson Heights, Queens over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
106,392
Median Age
43
Population Density
110 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,674
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,688
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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