952 movers in Jamaica
"After scrupulously scouring the internet for a reliable shipping company, I came across this specific review page for International Sea & Air Shipping and saw the ratio of good reviews to bad (I wish I would have read all of the not good experienc..."
"After my extremely disappointing move job with VELOCITY from New York to Texas in which Velocity destroyed my furniture's and lost several boxes of memories. I wrote to BBB about my experience with Velocity. Velocity responded to BBB claiming th..."
"I’ve moved several times, and this was hands down the worst experience I’ve ever had. The crew acted like they were doing me a favor by just showing up. They broke my lamp, damaged my hardwood floors, and couldn’t be bothered to clean up after the..."
"Yaniv and his whole team have been super available and professional. They took perfectly careofour items, even the most fragile, and made a perfect shipping: much recommended! Not to mention the artistic and super safe wrapping of our picturesque ..."
"Movers arrived in time. They spoke little English which made it difficult to understand.The move running smoothly until they reached Goshen,NY. After unloading my things into the house my cousin checked truck for items left behind,there were none...."
"I feel they did just fine. My things were taken care of by a skillful crew. One of our lamps was damaged accidentally but it was not a problem since the insurance took care of it without problem. This was a stress free move and the company is easy..."
"WOULDN’T RECOMMEND SWIFT VAN LINES TO MY OWN ENEMY! Moved from Fl to NY and was told by 2 separate workers my items would take 3-7 business days to be delivered and it took double the time!! If I didn’t keep calling and texting customer service I ..."
"I used this company for my move to Florida. They packed my entire house and moved everything from my house and storage unit to Florida. I was worried about the price and needed assurance that it wouldn't change. They guaranteed the results and sai..."
"My experience was awful and I do not recommend Alpha Moving to anyone. The chief of the crew was all the time very rude, and since the beginning has been trying to make additional money on us. He arrived telling that he had parked the truck in a f..."
"Important to note: I’m a stressed out person, and moving is like my maximum level of stress. I moved from a 6th floor walkup to a 5th floor walkup. EQ Movers didn’t even flinch. They showed up on time, prepared, appeared to have an excellent plan,..."
"Very considerate and understanding to work with. I totally enjoyed myself. They were diligent and careful with my equipment, and I recommend them highly.Fair and accurate pricing. I had peace of mind while they were loading."
What to know when moving to Jamaica, NY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, the state-level crime rates reflect a mixed picture. The violent crime rate is 454.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 39.8% higher than the national average of 325.3. Property crime is also elevated, with a rate of 1,816.5 per 100,000, surpassing the national rate of 1,546.9 by 17.4%.
- Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k, up 4.7% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k, up 4.6% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 34.5% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education is broad in the area, with a total of 166 postsecondary institutions nearby. Notable nearby schools include:
- Allen School-Jamaica
- CUNY York College
- New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor enthusiasts, Jamaica is close to several parks and recreational areas. Some notable spots include:
- Central Park: 4.8 stars, 297,673 reviews
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park: 4.6 stars, 29,882 reviews
- Gantry Plaza State Park: 4.8 stars, 9,966 reviews
- Cunningham Park: 4.6 stars, 6,707 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).