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Area data

Jamaica, NY — ZIP 11430

Population: 588 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
26.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
224

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (9 mi)
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
131
Avg hospital rating
2.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
754
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
79 min

Employment & development

Total county employment
617,681
Average weekly wage
$1,178
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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