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Small, diverse community near larger amenities
Jamaica Hills is a small residential pocket of Queens surrounding Captain Tilly Park, a 9-acre woodland with Goose Pond at its center. The neighborhood is just nine miles east of Manhattan, with the Grand Central Parkway to the north and neighboring Briarwood, Jamaica Estates and Jamaica Center.
Sybil’s Hillside Bakery and Restaurant is a prominent West Indian spot for locals and the Guyanese diaspora, while businesses along Hillside Avenue serve the Bangladeshi community. Chinese, South American, Indian and Pakistani businesses also reflect the area’s melting pot mix, along with the St. Demetrios' Greek Orthodox Church and Jamaica Muslim Center.
“The neighborhood’s never been this diverse,” says Chatter Singh, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Liberty who grew up just around the corner from Jamaica Hills.
St. John's University in nearby Hillside also attracts many to Jamaica Hills, along with a convenient stop on the F line.
Captain Tilly's Park in Jamaica Hills, Queens has a large amount of space for locals.
Jamaica Hills residents can stop into Sybils to get a tasty Guyanese meal.
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Single-family homes with small yards
Quiet, tree-lined streets are mostly populated with well-maintained one- and two-family detached homes, plus a smaller number of pre-and-post-war co-op buildings. Homebuyers can find single-family Tudor-style homes with one-car garages for $1.5 million at the higher end. Semi-detached brick homes near Grand Central Parkway start around $700,000, while fully detached homes start around $800,000. Homes here are smaller than neighboring Jamaica Estates.
Just below Captain Tilly Park, a number of postwar co-op buildings offer one-bedroom units for $200,000. The median is $686,000.
As an FYI, a rezoning law allows any type of housing, including attached row houses, to replace detached single-family homes.
Jamaica Hills is a very divers welcoming neighborhood.
Jamaica Hills is a small middle-class neighborhood in Queens, NY.
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Diverse food scene and nearby chain shopping
Hillside Avenue is a busy stretch where locals line up for Guyanese beef patties and guava tarts at longtime Sybil’s or groove to reggae while smoking hookahs at Lovell’s Guiding Light lounge. Along nearby Parsons Boulevard, the community enjoys vegan fare at Panorama of My Silence-Heart Café, a tranquil space run by meditation students of the late Sri Chinmoy, and orders Chinese food from Fatima’s Halal Kitchen.
Grocers include CTown and locally owned Mannan Supermarket for South Asian supplies. Additional shopping is just next door in Jamaica Center, where residents can take advantage of Target and Home Depot.
Mannan Supermarket is an Asian grocery store located in Jamaica Hills.
The Panorama of My Silence Heart- Cafe is a Vegetarian and Vegan Cafe in Jamaica Hills.
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Well-regarded public-school options
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams holds a B rating on Niche and serves kindergarten through fifth grade, where designated teachers work with English Language Learners. MS 216 George J. Ryan is a popular district option in nearby Fresh Meadows, an A-rated school for grades six through eight and a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. Likewise, many students finish their schooling at Francis Lewis High School, also in Fresh Meadows. It’s considered on the most selective high schools in NYC with an A rating and students from more than 55 countries. The school’s robotics program starts in ninth grade and is among the most desirable.
Francis Lewis High School is ranked #623 in the national rankings.
MS 216 is a 2018 National Blue Ribbon school award winner for excellence.
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Central green space surrounding a pond
Captain Tilly Park is the heart of this Queens neighborhood, where locals take their kids to the playground, stroll along its path and try to spot turtles in the pond. To the north, Joseph Austin Playground provides another option where kids can play, with older kids heading to the adjacent soccer and baseball fields.
Two blocks south in Jamaica proper, the expansive Bauhaus-style Queens Public Library meets the needs of various language speakers, while also offering adult ESL classes. Locals can also learn about henna art and Haitian culture.
Jamaica Hills residents like to bring their children to the playground to have fun.
Captain Tilly Park is a favorite of some Jamaica Hills residents.
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Proximity to subway, airport and regional lines
The local F train runs along Hillside Avenue with a stop at 169th Street, while the E, J and Z lines are accessible a few blocks south in Jamaica Center. It’s also possible to catch the AirTrain to JFK Airport from Jamaica Station and there’s also a Long Island Rail Road station at Sutphin Boulevard and Archer Avenue.
Numerous buses serve Jamaica Hills and drivers have easy access to the Grand Central Parkway that runs along the northern edge.
The AirTrain travels to the Jamaica LIRR Station from JFK every 5 to 10 minutes.
Jamaica Hills residents have several options for public transportation.
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Parks in this Area
Judge Moses Weinstein Playground
Joseph Austin Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Captain Tilly Park
Trails
Playground
Rufus King Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Briarwood Playground
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
11 min drive
Bus
Parsons Bl & 159 St
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Hillside Av & Homelawn St
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164 St & Highland Av
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164 St & 84 Av
Bus
164 St & 86 Av
Bus
Parsons Bl & 84 Rd
Bus
164 St & 85 Av
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.59 Reviews
3.0Niche User
4/3/2016Niche Review
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.
4.0Niche User
8/22/2016Niche Review
Most houses are occupied because of the great neighborhood. Cost of housing and utilities are average.
3.0Niche User
3/15/2016Niche Review
Particularly by me I don't hear crime stories or anything of that nature
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jamaica Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jamaica Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jamaica Hills, Queens sell after 707 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Jamaica Hills, Queens over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 304% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover this charming brick single-family home nestled near the Grand Central Parkway in Jamaica, NY. Spanning an impressive 1,697 sqft, this spacious home is designed for comfortable living. The first floor features a living room, a formal dining area, a well-appointed kitchen, and a convenient half bath, and a bedroom. The second floor offers a master bedroom with an attached full bath, two
Grand & Elegant Prewar 10-Room Residence on the Upper West Side Discover the timeless beauty of this expansive 3,100-square-foot, 10-room home, featuring soaring close to 10-foot ceilings, original herringbone and new chevron floors, and oversized windows flooding every room with natural light-including the kitchen and staff quarters. Located in a boutique, full-service
Welcome to this 2nd-floor Studio apartment in The Parkview Co-op Building, perfectly situated right across from beautiful Captain Tilly Park. 1 Block from Hillside Avenue. Walk to public transportation (F train & numerous Buses), supermarkets, shops, bank, pharmacy and all. Location, Location, Location! Cash Offer accepted.
NO UTILITIES INCLUDED Rent Stabilized one bedroom Penthouse apartment, flooded with sunlightApartment amenities include:Kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, ample cabinets and counter spaceHardwood floors throughoutBuilding amenities include:ElevatorFitness Room Bike StoragePackage RoomVirtual Doorman and entry
Located on the 5th floor of a well-maintained elevator building, this spacious Studio apartment offers comfort and convenience in the heart of Jamaica. Enjoy easy access to everything you need with the F train just a short walk away, and a variety of restaurants, shops, and parks, including Captain Tilly Park, all within walking distance. St. John's University is also nearby, making this an ideal
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,495
Median Age
41
Population Density
30 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,824
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,627
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.4%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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