942 movers in Jamaica
Moon Vanline
"Hired(we thought) coast to coast to move us from MD to WA state They in turn sent Moon Vanline to move us. They caused us to be late moving out, they charged us three times original price and we were stuck, had to be out so had to pay. Then they ..."
L&J Moving and Storage
"We have moved no fewer than 10 times within the past 25 years — all with reputable moving companies. This moving company, without a doubt, was the worst mover we have ever used and I warn all those considering using this mover to stay away. Highli..."
Interstate Moving LLC
"This company represents themselves as a full service moving company when in fact they are just moving brokers. They promise that they will pick up your furniture and take it to their storage facility where it will be loaded on a truck and headed t..."
IQ Moving and Storage Inc
"Dishonest Crooks! Should be called Ace Ventura Moving. Your precious belongings would be in better hands w/Jim Carey. Charged double the original estimate to have almost every piece of furniture damaged, including vintage heirlooms, 1 framed artwo..."
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).
