Jamaica
From apartments and condos to single- and multifamily homes
With approximately one hundred transactions per quarter, the real estate market in Jamaica, Queens, averages a median sales price of $500,000. One-bedroom homes are rare but average in price around $190,000, while homes of five bedrooms or more can approach $1 million. The average price per square foot registers at around $250. Stand-alone homes make up ninety percent of sales, with co-ops representing most of the rest, along with a tiny percentage of condominiums. The rental market is very tight, with the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment averaging $2,000.Jamaica fits into the grand mosaic of neighborhoods in the borough of Queens, surrounded most immediately by South Jamaica, Jamaica Estates and Jamaica Hills. Neighborhoods notably nearby are Kew Gardens, Hollis, Richmond Hills, Ozone Park and Little Guyana. For international getaways, JFK Airport is located a mile south. The borough of Brooklyn lies to the southeast, while the numerous attractions of Manhattan are less than ten miles away, easily accessible by several public transportation lines.
Jamaica has an array of private and public schools
Over a dozen public high schools lie within the vicinity of Jamaica, including several co-located on Jamaica Campus and those on the nearby Springfield Gardens Educational Campus, as well as Thomas A. Edison Vocational and Technical High School, and the High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety. Fourteen public elementary and middle schools also call the neighborhood home. Several private schools enroll students, such as the United Nations International School in Jamaica Estates and a number of religion-based institutions, from an array of Catholic schools to Al-Iman School, an Islamic prekindergarten through 12th-grade school.Gathering for Jamaica JAMS and seasonal festivals
King Manor Museum is a colonial heritage house that is worth a visit any time, and the facility holds events throughout the year. The most popular is King Manor's annual Fall Festival, where events range from a pumpkin patch for kiddies to a rum tasting for adults. A hallmark of the summer is always the two-day Jamaica JAMS (Jamaica Arts and Music Summer Festival), a massive street fair paired with nightly concerts under the stars. The Jamaica Jerk Festival in Roy Wilkins Park features Caribbean food, while the downtown strip of Jamaica Center hosts an annual Jamaica Jazz Festival.The far north-western corner of Jamaica, Queens touches upon the far south-western corner of Flushing Meadows Park, one of the largest public facilities in New York City, offering copious opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Within the boundaries of Jamacia itself are smaller neighborhood parks, including Captain Tilly Park, Roy Wilkins Park, St. Albans Park, and Detective Keith L. Williams Park. In South Jamaica, there is the hundred-acre Baisley Pond Park, which features three cricket fields among its many recreational offerings.
Shopping at Jamaica Center or working at JFK Airport
The commercial and retail outlets of Jamaica Center present local employment opportunities, as do the hotels serving travelers from nearby JFK Airport. Government offices related to borough administration offer public sector jobs. Jamaica’s abundant public transportation facilities allow for access to an incredible array of employment opportunities beyond the neighborhood’s borders. Alternately, many residents must feel there’s no place like home, preferring the quiet residential blocks of Jamaica’s suburban southern and eastern areas to the hustle and bustle of downtown or Manhattan.Taking the Long Island Rail Road or the Van Wyck Expressway
Jamaica, Queens serves as a transportation hub for the entire vicinity. A pair of subway lines place Manhattan and the other boroughs of New York City within reach of commuters. The Long Island Rail Road offers an alternative method of connecting to Manhattan’s Penn Station and Grand Central Station. The JFK AirTrain links to the international airport. Major highways include the north-south Van Wyck Expressway on the neighborhood's western border, and the east-west Grand Central Parkway.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Latisha Dash
Latisha Dash
Real Broker NY LLC
(866) 349-6004
6 Total Sales
1 in Jamaica
$1,005,000 Price
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Denise Kennedy
Denise Kennedy
ERA/Top Service Realty Inc
(833) 703-3414
8 Total Sales
1 in Jamaica
$350,000 Price
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Adelbin Imani
Adelbin Imani
HomeSmart Premier Living Rlty
(833) 984-1824
20 Total Sales
1 in Jamaica
$1,521,100 Price
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Jessica Alejo
Jessica Alejo
Cosmo Group Realty
(888) 364-6508
41 Total Sales
1 in Jamaica
$1,705,000 Price
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Edwin Murillo
Edwin Murillo
Best Solutions Realty Inc
(855) 533-0714
54 Total Sales
1 in Jamaica
$560,000 Price
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Vera Mair
Vera Mair
Exit Realty First Choice
(347) 431-0715
21 Total Sales
1 in Jamaica
$760,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Archie Spigner Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Rufus King Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Detective Keith L Williams Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Marconi Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Latimer Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
9 min drive
Subway
Jamaica
Subway
Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
Subway
Parsons Boulevard
Subway
Jamaica-179 Street
Subway
169 Street
Subway
Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue-Jfk Airport
Train
Jamaica Station
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jamaica | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jamaica Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jamaica, Queens sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Jamaica, Queens over the last 12 months is $561,407, up 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$558,907
Median Sale Price
$561,407
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$675,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$288
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,323
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,486
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,428
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
912
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
757
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
481
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 307 - 9pm
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Sunday, Aug 34 - 5:30pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
95,913
Median Age
39
Population Density
77 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,142
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,187
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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