952 movers in Jamaica
"From beginning to end using Real Deal Van Lines from Leominster MA has been the best moving experience my husband and I have ever had. We have moved 20 times in our married life so I would consider our opinion to be noteworthy. It is the first tim..."
"We were overcharged $3196 for our move from Coldwater MI to Deltona FL. Original estimate was for $4000 we ended up paying $7890. Our original binding estimate was 1474 cubic feet. We paid for 2700 cubic feet. Our actual cubic feet was closer ..."
"Estimate was 1500 dollars so I said go ahead and finish this job. After they packed and load everything in the truck went to destination. From there they call me and said it will be 2500 dollars. If you do not pay we are not dropping off. I had to..."
"If you want your materialistic belongings stolen, then Orly is the perfect moving company to use. They stole five of my boxes, and they have refused to compensate me.Theyare ignorant, unprofessional, and dishonest. I am considering suing them for ..."
"The movers pretty sure it was Kyle and Mike got in a fight mid-move and I had to play therapist trying to get them to just finish - had my phone with 911 dialed the whole move. The move was from Boston to Dc but the actual moving company I hired w..."
"Nick and his team helped me out in a jam. I had to be out of one location (business) before moving into another. He responded quickly to my request and provided a fair storage cost for my inventory until I could move into the new location. I would..."
"I had a great experience with Father & Son Moving & Storage. It made moving from California area to AZ actually affordable. The delivery of the trailer was in the window of time that was agreed upon. Customer service to set up the move was amazing..."
"Called them several times last week trying to arrange a move. They kept telling me that they would call me back when they could work out the schedule for my area. They never did call back. I called them today (Monday) and they are too busy til 2 m..."
"Team leader Jeff and his team Angel, Jack and Jimmy were the best. Professional, and very knowledgeable I would highly recommend them. Thank the team for me by telling them I truly think highly of their work."
"We hired RTM to move out of state. Our moving specialist, Sue Fielders, was outstanding- patient and so easy to work with. Our move went through a few iterations, multiple delivery stops, inventory list and final delivery address changes and their..."
"Kens crew leader Brian Deserve a pay raise. Hell of a mover. Such a loving and caring man. Very pleasant and affordable."
"We got our stuff months after the promised delivery date. We got multiple boxes of other people's belongings and had multiple boxes of our own stuff missing. Also charged way more than they quoted. Use them at your own risk."
"Dependable Van Lines is the most predatory and dumbfoundingly unreliable service provider I’ve ever worked with and destroyed $3,700 worth of property without compensation or an apology. This is my first cross-country move, heading from Chicago t..."
"My god-daughter and I bought a new home in Westminster to be closer to her job in Central Mass. I sold my home in Braintree to live with her in my retirement and began the process of finding a mover. I contacted several move companies and prices r..."
"This company is terrible! Absolutely do not use them. I hired them to move my deceased sister's belongings across the country. When they arrived, the movers demanded an additional $700 beyond what was quoted. The movers "lost" my sister's artwork,..."
"My wife and I used Eagle Van Lines Moving and Storage NJ for a move from Northeast PA to Sarasota, FL in July 2022. Eli Navon, the owner, personally supervised a group of five in packing for us. Our furniture included a side table and a coffee tab..."
"First I would like to note that this company does not even deserve a one star rating, but since it is required to rate the company I had to select at least one star! DO NOT USE TOP QUALITY MOVING SERVICES!! We have moved several times in th..."
"TSI is a broker who hired a mover to ship two (2) pieces of furniture (vintage, heirloom, been in the family since mid-1800’s). Once hired I had to initiate all follow-ups. The shipper stripped down the two (2) pieces into eight (8) separate group..."
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).