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Jackson heights, NY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Jackson heights.

Population: 163,159 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jackson heights, NY is $479,315 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 117 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,753/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$479,315

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

117

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$479,315
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-4.0%
5-year appreciation
-21.0%
10-year appreciation
+7.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$639,508
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$415,000
Median list price
$448,125
Median price per sqft
$469
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
117 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
328
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
123
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
117 days
New listings (monthly)
58

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,753/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (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%

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

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
5
High schools
7
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Schools include
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, PS 69 JACKSON HEIGHTS, IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER, PS 149 CHRISTA MCAULIFFE, PS 212

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (3.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.5°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
62.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in
Annual snowfall
4.5 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
278

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
189
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
836,690
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
744,937

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
40
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
20
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
37
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25,145 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
84.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,099
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

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

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

How it compares

Jackson heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$479,315$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$415,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market117 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,753/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,099$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 median home value in Jackson heights, NY?
$479,315.
What is the median sale price in Jackson heights, NY?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson heights, NY?
Median days on market: 117 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson heights, NY?
Typical rent: $2,753/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson heights, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Jackson heights, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson heights, 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 Jackson heights, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson heights, NY?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Meeker Avenue Plume, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Jackson heights, NY?
24 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jackson heights, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 15.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jackson heights, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jackson heights, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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