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Jamaica, NY

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Jamaica.

Population: 251,150 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jamaica, NY is $721,853 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $844,250 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,721/month. 49 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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$721,853

Typical home value

+6.6%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$721,853
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+64.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$727,008
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$844,250
Median list price
$810,400
Median price per sqft
$522
1-year sale-price change
+25.9%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
179
For-sale inventory
339
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
394
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
76

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,721/mo
1-year rent change
+7.2%
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
49
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
6
High schools
18
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29, GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II
Schools include
QUEENS GATEWAY TO HEALTH SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL, HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, PS 86, THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL, PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITH

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 (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
201
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Peninsula Boulevard Ground Water Plume (4.4 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
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 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
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
266
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
652,740
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
657,444

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (9 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
113
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
203
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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
1956
Housing built before 1970
73.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,401
Mean commute to work
44 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

JamaicaState medianUS median
Typical home value$721,853$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$844,250$363,950$325,000
Median days on market65 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,721/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,401$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 Jamaica, NY?
$721,853.
What is the median sale price in Jamaica, NY?
$844,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Jamaica, NY?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Jamaica, NY?
Typical rent: $2,721/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jamaica, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Jamaica, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 201 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Jamaica, NY?
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 Jamaica, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jamaica, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peninsula Boulevard Ground Water Plume, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve Jamaica, NY?
49 schools (25 elementary, 6 middle, 18 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Jamaica, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jamaica, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jamaica, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Jamaica

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