Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Brother's Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Cannelle Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Coffee
Coffee Shop
969 NYC Coffee
Coffee Shop
Espresso 77
Coffee Shop
Juju's Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
World Bean
Coffee Shop
World Bean
Coffee Shop
Ricky's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Birch Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java City
Coffee Shop
Yaya Tea
Coffee Shop
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Mama's Backyard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Vivi
Coffee Shop
Woodside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Corona Park Cafe
Coffee Shop
KULU Desserts Elmhurst
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Sabroso Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Blue Cup
Coffee Shop
Bee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Sif
Nightclub
Fair Theatre
Theatre Arts
Boulevard Theatre
Theatre Arts
Louis Armstrong House Museum
Museum
Jackson Triplex Theatre
Theatre Arts
Queens the Evolution Dance Club
Nightclub
Evolution Dance
Nightclub
Eagle Theater
Theatre Arts
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Space Park
Attraction
ASTORIA BOWL
Bowling Alley
New York Hall of Science
Museum
Queens Drive-In
Cinema
La Boom
Nightclub
Owl
Attraction
Canadian Lynx
Attraction
Aviary
Attraction
Bald Eagle
Attraction
Roosevelt Elk
Attraction
Coyote
Attraction
Domestic Animals
Attraction
Sandhill Crane
Attraction
Louis Armstrong Stadium
Stadium
American Alligator
Attraction
Sea Lion
Attraction
Food and Drink (88) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
Northern Liquors
Alcohol
Chinese Food
Fast Food
Handy
Deli
Kennedy Chicken
Fast Food
Sun Hing
Fast Food
Monte Sinai Deli Grocery
Deli
7 Stars Deli & Grocery
Deli
KFC
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
El Pescador
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
98 Superior Deli
Deli
Cibao
Deli
Papa John's
Fast Food
El Nuevo Amanecer Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Mama's Empanadas
Fast Food
Airways Pizzaria
Fast Food
Azaal Deli
Deli
Top Ten
Deli
Chiquito Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Sweat Fitness
Gym
Xtreme Fitness
Gym
Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo
Community Centre
Blink Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Matrix
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Generation Q
Community Centre
Queens Community House
Community Centre
Sitan Gym
Gym
Sitan Gym
Gym
Arab Community Center
Community Centre
Nina's Gymnastics Center
Gym
Martial Arts & Fitness
Gym
Courage Fitness
Gym
Sacred Space Astoria
Gym
Sage Fitness
Gym
Bodhi Fitness Center
Gym
Phyzique
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Ocean All-Star Fitness Center
Gym
Shotojuku
Gym
AAFECare Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (52) A+
Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
American NY Bagel
Bakery
Jaily international Deli inc. Grocery
Grocery Store
Food Bazaar Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Key Foods
Grocery Store
Paris Sien
Bakery
Fair Trade
Grocery Store
Maya’s Snack Bar
Bakery
Pioneer Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sweet Occasions
Bakery
Trade Fair
Grocery Store
Mi Tierra
Grocery Store
Variety Bakery
Bakery
La Nueva Bakery
Bakery
Carniceria Mexicana
Butcher
C-Town
Grocery Store
Key Food
Grocery Store
Charles Farm
Grocery Store
Downtown Natural Market
Grocery Store
Max Bakery & Reataurant
Bakery
Key Food
Grocery Store
Buenos Aires Bakery
Bakery
Bravo
Grocery Store
Pan & Mas
Bakery
Broadway Bakery
Bakery
Parks (77) A+
Veterans Plaza
Park
Northern Playground
Park
Playground Ninety
Park
Trolley Car Triangle
Park
Junction Playground
Park
Fisher Pool
Park
One Room Schoolhouse Park
Park
O'Sullivan Plaza
Park
Barclay Triangle
Park
Gorman Playground
Park
East Elmhurst Playground
Park
Jackson Mill Green
Park
Triangle 90
Park
Rory Staunton Field
Park
Landing Lights Park
Park
Planeview Park
Park
Travers Park
Park
Manuel De Dios Unanue Triangle
Park
Overlook Park
Park
Corona Plaza
Park
Bulova Park
Park
Dunningham Triangle
Park
American Triangle
Park
Veteran's Square
Park
Colonial/Montclair Greenspace
Park
Shops (99) A+
Day Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
99 Cents & Up
Discount Store
Metro PCS
Electronics
Discount Center
Discount Store
KMB Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
Miss Laser
Beauty
L & Q 99 Cents
Discount Store
Jackie’s Kids
Clothing
10 Spot
Clothing
Furniture
Furniture
Perla
Beauty
Dacorta
Home Improvement
Sharleen Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Junction Barbershop
Hairdresser
DJ Nails
Beauty
Marina's Hardware
Home Improvement
Michael's Hair Salon & Tanning
Hairdresser
Danny's
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Zodiac Furniture
Furniture
Cigi Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Magdalena Beauty Salon
Beauty
Esperanza
Beauty
Stop & Carry
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Kings Bridge (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Tremont (A+)

4. Mott Haven (A+)

5. Utopia (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 62.2% take public transportation in Jackson Heights.
Public Transit Stops (196)
Stops & Stations A+
92nd Street & 32nd Avenue
Bus Stop
92nd Street & 31st Avenue
Bus Stop
Junction Boulevard & Northern Boulevard
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & Junction Boulevard
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 92nd Street
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 93rd Street
Bus Stop
90th Street & 32nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 91st Street
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & Junction Boulevard
Bus Stop
Junction Boulevard & Northern Boulevard
Bus Stop
89th Street & 32nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 90th Street
Bus Stop
90th Street & Northern Boulevard
Bus Stop
92nd Street & 30th Avenue
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 89th Street
Bus Stop
89th Street & Northern Boulevard
Bus Stop
89th Street & 31st Avenue
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 97th Street
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 98th Street
Bus Stop
94th Street & Astoria Boulevard
Bus Stop
90th Street & 34th Avenue
Bus Stop
Northern Boulevard & 88th Street
Bus Stop
Junction Boulevard & 34th Avenue
Bus Stop
Astoria Boulevard & 94th Street
Bus Stop
89th Street & 34th Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
62.2% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Howard Beach (A+)

2. Fresh Kills (C)

3. Annandale (A+)

4. Ardon Heights (A+)

5. Astoria-Long Island City (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Jackson Heights is 155/100 - which is 32% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mott Haven (A)

2. High Bridge (A)

3. Hunts Point (A-)

4. University Heights (A-)

5. Morris Heights (B+)

crime F

Jackson Heights crime rates are 3,151 per 100k, which is 46% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,193 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
958 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Ardon Heights (A+)

2. Rossville (A+)

3. Annandale (A+)

4. Carnegie Hill (A+)

5. Great Kills (A+)

employment A-

The median income in Jackson Heights is $66,127 - which is 9% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$66,127 C
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. South Beach (A+)

2. Oakwood (A+)

3. Whitestone (A+)

4. Ardon Heights (A+)

5. Charlestown-Richmond Valley (A+)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
New York City Police Department - 115th Precinct
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Elina Kats DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
A B Shirwaikar MD
Doctor
FDNY Engine 316
Fire Station
FDNY L154
Fire Station
Santa Fe Pharmacy
Pharmacy
FDNY E307
Fire Station
Viva Pharmacy & Wellness
Pharmacy
Vida Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Three J’s Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Farmacia Al Kosto
Pharmacy
Vitalscript Pharmacy and Medical Supplies
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Corona Family Dentist
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Nueva Vida Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elmhurst Care Center
Nursing Home
Zambito Heart Center
Doctor
Metropolitan Vein and Aesthetic Center
Clinic
Freya Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Zenaida Espino-Santos
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Plaza del Sol Family Health Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Annandale (A)

2. Astoria-Long Island City (A)

3. Battery Park (A)

4. Bay Ridge (A)

5. Baychester (A)

housing C+

Jackson Heights home prices are $503,525 - which is 76% higher than New York
Home Price
$503,525 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
7.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Bedford Park (A+)

2. Spuyten Duyvil (A+)

3. Riverdale (A+)

4. Eastchester (A+)

5. Great Kills (A+)

schools B-

The Jackson Heights graduation rate is 73% - which is 12% lower than New York
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (21) A+
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
Ps 228 Early Childhood Magnet School For The Arts
Ps 148
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe
East Elmhurst Community School
Ps 280
Ps 92 Harry T Stewart Sr
Ps 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School
Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Ps 212
St Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Academy
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
A Child'S Place Day School
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
A Childs Place Too
Renaissance Charter School
Ps 19 Marino Jeantet
Pioneer Academy
Ps 330
Valence College Preparatory Charter School
Ps 89 Elmhurst
Ps 69 Jackson Heights
Lexington School For The Deaf
Is 230
High Schools (4) B-
Sister Clara Muhammad School
Renaissance Charter School
Lexington School For The Deaf
Monsignor Mcclancy Memorial High School
Pan American International High School
Voyages Preparatory
Civic Leadership Academy
International High School For Health Sciences
Newtown High School
Cathedral Preparatory School And Seminary
John F Kennedy Jr School
High School For Arts And Business
William Cullen Bryant High School
Jewish Institute Of Queens
Greater New York Academy
Razi School
Maspeth High School
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
Rose M Singer Center
Midrash Lman Achai
St John'S Preparatory School
Windsor School
St Agnes Academic School
Queens Academy High School
Flushing High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chelsea (A+)

2. Cobble Hill (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Clinton (A+)

5. Oakwood (A+)

ratings A+

Jackson Heights has an overall rating of 86% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rosedale (A+)

2. East Village (A+)

3. Riverdale (A+)

4. Tottensville (A+)

5. Williamsburg (A+)

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Jackson Heights, New York, NY Area Guide

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Jackson Heights Area Facts

  • Jackson Heights has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Jackson Heights crime rates are 9% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Jackson Heights is 9% lower than the New York average

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Jackson Heights, New York - A Friendly Place To Live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 05, 2012) Jackson Heights New York is a community that offers the allure of diversity while still remaining a friendly place to live. I have always loved that this community never really looked like the rest of NYC. This beautiful neighborhood offers a unique view of why New York City is o ...Read More ne of the best places to live. I remember being able to enjoy a wide variety of cultures and foods from around the world. The available choices of cuisine include Indian, Asian, Peruvian and even Columbian. While there are some really fantastic restaurants in the Heights, the best food can always be gotten from the street vendors. Tacos to fresh fruit slices make the variety hard to choose and mouth watering.

What is best about Jackson Heights is the fashion of housing. These are still apartments but they are bigger, roomier, and let plenty of light in. The architecture is pleasing to the eye, and many even have their own garden attached! What a joy in mid summer to harvest your own vegetables in one of the busiest cities in the world! If the apartment life is not something one is interested in, there are plenty of single and double family homes available. The prices are a little steep, but that is the price you pay to be in a place where there is something to do around the clock.

Parking and storage of recreational vehicles is a little better in Jackson Heights than in other places in the city. Although it does seem that over the years to congestion on the roads has increased making moving those vehicles around a bit harder to do. If not in a serious rush try the public transportation systems for change of pace. They are efficient, but sometimes not so clean. Especially during the holidays when parades and community events take place the traffic can be a killer.
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jackson Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Plaza
      Northern Playground
      Playground Ninety
      Trolley Car Triangle
      Junction Playground
      Fisher Pool
      One Room Schoolhouse Park
      O'Sullivan Plaza

      Entertainment

      Sif
      Fair Theatre
      Boulevard Theatre
      Louis Armstrong House Museum
      Jackson Triplex Theatre
      Queens the Evolution Dance Club
      Evolution Dance
      Eagle Theater

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Northern Liquors
      Chinese Food
      Handy
      Kennedy Chicken
      Sun Hing
      Monte Sinai Deli Grocery
      7 Stars Deli & Grocery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Jackson Heights? Of all people who commute, 62.2% take public transportation in Jackson Heights.
      Drive to Work
      14%

      39% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      62%

      34% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jackson Heights? The cost of living in Jackson Heights is 155/100 - which is 32% higher than New York.
      Jackson Heights
      155

      55% more expensive than average

      New York
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jackson Heights? Jackson Heights crime rates are 3,151, which are 46% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,151 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      35%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Jackson Heights? The median income in Jackson Heights is $66,127 which is 9% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $66,12720% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,12218% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jackson Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.

      C+ Housing

      What are Jackson Heights home prices? Jackson Heights home prices are $503,525 - which is 76% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $503,525173% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50058% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Jackson Heights have good schools? The Jackson Heights graduation rate is 73% - which is 12% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Jackson Heights a good place to live? Jackson Heights has an overall rating of 86% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      5 total surveys

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