Living in Jamaica (New York)
Jamaica (New York) is a city in New York, United States, home to 216,866 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 1%, #19 of 3,933), city lovers (top 1%, #25 of 4,114), young professionals (top 2%, #71 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jamaica (New York)
- The landscape belongs to Long Island.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Jamaica (New York) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #8,412 of 11,898 | #682 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #8,206 of 9,771 | #405 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,588 of 8,006 | #440 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #4,671 of 6,237 | #327 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,889 of 9,474 | #454 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,460 of 9,474 | #488 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,579 of 10,762 | #356 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #86 of 4,537 | #10 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #71 of 4,444 | #9 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #62 of 3,053 | #11 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,363 of 7,271 | #380 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #385 of 6,227 | #15 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #19 of 3,933 | #5 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #633 of 2,119 | #59 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,704 of 8,006 | #316 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,107 of 12,111 | #634 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 83 | #25 of 4,114 | #6 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #690 of 7,271 | #103 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,175 of 9,474 | #329 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #14,695 of 18,063 | #935 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #7,346 of 16,523 | #840 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #16,927 of 18,063 | #990 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #2,616 of 16,523 | #343 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #782 of 21,167 | #68 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,609 of 12,111 | #318 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,626 of 6,413 | #337 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,482 of 12,111 | #186 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #134 of 4,750 | #16 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Richmond Hill (New York) 2 km
- Hillside (New York, 24,808 residents) 2 km
- South Ozone Park 3 km
- Queens 3 km
- Kew Gardens 3 km
- Ozone Park 4 km
- Woodhaven (New York) 4 km
- Terrace Heights (New York) 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.