Queens, New York · ZIP 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436
Jamaica Station handles 200,000+ daily riders — no other Queens neighborhood connects to Manhattan, JFK, and Long Island from a single location.
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Jamaica's unmatched transit access — LIRR, E/J/Z subway, and JFK AirTrain all in one station — combined with the #10-ranked Queens High School for Sciences makes it a smart buy for transit-dependent families.
Local insight: Jamaica Station is the second-busiest transit hub in New York City after Penn Station — more LIRR branches converge here than anywhere else in the system.
The median sale price in Jamaica is $720,000, up +5.7% year-over-year, based on data from Redfin / RealtyTrac. The typical price range runs from $627,000 to $805,000 depending on property type, condition, and block.
Source: Redfin / RealtyTrac. Data reflects median sale prices 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Jamaica's housing stock is dominated by 1-family detached homes, making it popular with families seeking private outdoor space.
Public schools serving Jamaica residents are part of NYC Department of Education. Ratings from GreatSchools.org.
| School | Grades | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Queens HS for the Sciences at York College | 9–12 | ★★★★★★★★★★ 10/10 |
| Success Academy–South Jamaica | K–8 | ★★★★★★★★★☆ 9/10 |
| PS 95 Eastwood | K–5 | ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 7/10 |
Jamaica residents commute to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 30 minutes. Transit options include:
Source: MTA Official Route Map. → Full Commute Guide
Source: NYC Parks Department
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