942 movers in Jamaica
AArrow Moving and Storage Inc.
"I had to move from one city to another in Pennsylvania. I had got multiple quotes from various movers and then selected A Arrow moving company as the Salesmen talked politely and gave a comprehensive quote with no hidden charges. My troubles start..."
Good Pro Movers LLC
"Our shipment was loaded onto the truck on June 16th, we moved across country and, three months later, on September 16th, received our shipment of boxes and furniture, much longer than originally agreed. I had been contacting the moving company wee..."
Beckens Moving & Storage
"Do not even consider this company. Becken's will promise you the world to get your "nonrefundable deposit." They also don't tell you they are a "Broker company" who subs-contracts to other companies in your location who are the cheapest, most non ..."
Coast to Coast Moving & Storage
"I would advise you use PODS or you would wish you had. These moving companies charge far too much money. You'd spend much less hiring 2 persons to pack and unpack on each end and using PODS. You pay double and sometimes triple this way!"
Magic Touch Moving
"Please spare yourself the frustration and stress of using this company!! Not only is their customer service awful, but they contracted my business out to AV Moving, who in-turn increased the price per square foot I was "contracted for in writing"..."
Long Distance Moving Experts, Inc.
"STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY! This refers to Long Distance Moving Experts.net (not .com) -- If I could give them a -10 stars, I would. They are thieves. This company (LDME.net) should be closed down. The initial rep, Christopher Scott, was he..."
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).
