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Jackson Heights, NY — ZIP 11372

Population: 64,756 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 11372 (Jackson Heights, NY) is $431,816 — down 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 88 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,670/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$431,816

Typical home value

-5.4%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$431,816
1-year appreciation
-5.4%
3-year appreciation
-9.1%
5-year appreciation
-28.2%
10-year appreciation
+6.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$613,900
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$425,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$525
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
124 days
New listings (monthly)
32

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,670/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Schools include
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS, IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER, PS 149 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE, PS 212

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Meeker Avenue Plume (3.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
113
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
847,457
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
743,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (6 mi)
National parks include
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
133
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25,145 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1945
Housing built before 1970
89.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,879
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
628,123
Average weekly wage
$1,244
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,395

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 11372State medianUS median
Typical home value$431,816$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$425,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market88 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,670/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,879$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 11372?
$431,816.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11372?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11372?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11372?
Typical rent: $2,670/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11372?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 11372 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 11372. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11372?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 11372?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11372?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Meeker Avenue Plume, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 11372?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 11372 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11372?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11372?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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