942 movers in Jamaica
PackRite Movers
"Horrible experience, lost a picture that cost me over 1000 dollars, after being ignored by them, they are kind enough to send a settlement for 9.00 to replace it. They refused to follow through on the contract and put my furniture back together. I..."
Al's Moving
"I have been using Al's Moving for over 20 years on many moves. During my most recent move, one of their employees slashed a leather chair with a box cutter. Their answer was to offer me $25 after I submitted the cost and photos of my chair. The ch..."
Beast Coast Moving
"Avoid Beast Coast Moving like the plague. They subcontract for Colonial Van Lines, avoid them too. From turning up they day after they we’re supposed to without warning, to not delivering our possessions for three weeks. They don’t use covid prote..."
Most Valuable Movers
"Hired White Glove Van Lines to conduct my move, who in turn hired Most Valuable Movers (MVM). This process has been a hassle to say the least. MVM employees were not prepared, understaffed and were hours late on the first day of the move. ALL o..."
All States Van Lines
"Pickup was delayed one day. 2 out of 4 moving men quit due to problems with being paid by boss from previous job. They came back later and job was finished by 3:30am less than 12 hours before final walk through by buyers of our house. A proper inv..."
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).
