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Jackson Heights, NY
Jackson Heights · Queens County · NY 11372
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Jackson Heights, New York
Good for now
Verdict
$429K
Median Price
94/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
16 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
94/100
WYLT Score67/100
Our Take
Jackson Heights offers a vibrant, walkable community with great food and transit to Manhattan. Rents and home prices stay reasonable for the borough, but the area is noisy and crowded. If you value culture and convenience, it’s worth a look.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent walkability and bike friendliness
- ✓Diverse and world‑class food options
- ✓Strong public transit that gets you downtown in 16 minutes
- ✓Affordable rents relative to Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Talk
- !High population density can feel crowded and claustrophobic
- !Noise levels spike during rush hour and from nearby traffic
- !Quiet, single‑story residential streets are rare
- !Parking is scarce and can be expensive or illegal
- $Older buildings mean higher utility bills and possible renovation costs
- $Many co‑ops and condos charge significant HOA or maintenance fees
- $Overall cost of living in Queens is higher than many other NYC boroughs
Best For
Food loversPublic‑transit commutersYoung professionalsDiverse community seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Jackson Heights, NY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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