942 movers in Jamaica
Competitive Relocation Services
"Please avoid this company. They failed to wrap everything they moved save my dresser, and even then they did not wrap all of it. Much of my furniture is now damaged and they are only offering $100 for my couch, and needless to say that is far belo..."
ABC Moving & Storage
"Move with anyone else - I would wish ABC on my worst enemy. $11k to go from NH to CO resulted in half of our possessions being scratch, dented, broken or destroyed. Take a look at the photos of the incoming van of our boxes, thrown in the pile, ..."
Edwards Movers
"We hired Edwards moved because my husband knew the owner. Little did we know the have a habit of marking ALL your furnishing with their abbreviations after the item number of sc- scratched etc. when our furniture arrived my brand new metal headb..."
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).
