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Jackson Heights, NY vs New York City, NY
Jackson Heights, NY vs New York City, NY: What the data shows
Jackson Heights, NY is in Jackson Heights, NY while New York City, NY is in New York City, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Jackson Heights, NY is the more affordable option at $428,800 median — $1,021,600 less than New York City, NY's $1,450,400. WYLT rates Jackson Heights, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and New York City, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Jackson Heights, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Jackson Heights, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New York City, NY has High violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Jackson Heights, NY has Low flood risk and New York City, NY has Low flood risk.
New York City, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Jackson Heights, NY scores 94/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus New York City, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Jackson Heights, NY rates 7.3/10 and New York City, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Jackson Heights, NY | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $429K ✓ Lower price | $1.45M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $73K | $102K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 94/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 69/100 | 100/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Commute | 16 min | 3 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ ✓ Safer | F |
| Violent Crime | Moderate ✓ Lower risk | High |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | Food loversPublic‑transit commutersYoung professionals | young professionalsartistsstudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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