942 movers in Jamaica
Global Express Van Lines
"They took our deposit and then ghosted. We called repeatedly and they committed to showing up. They did not. We filed a fraud claim with our credit card company, which reimbursed us immediately. Seeing the fraud claim, and losing their money..."
Father & Son Moving & Storage
"They promised 1-14 business days and our stuff arrived after way later then that . They never gave right answers on phone so I had to go personally but no luck . Our boxes were handled bad, don’t hire them . Wouldn’t recommend them at all."
McLaughlin Transportation Systems
"We were living in New Hampshire and had a planned move to AL. We booked service with the company 4-5 months ago and had everything confirmed. The plan was to have the team come one day to pack and then another day to finish packing and load the tr..."
Move Smart Management LLC
"Move Smart Management LLC has been terrible to work with. We had a move where the movers damaged multiple pieces of furniture. We bought a move insurance plan that covered up to $50,000 in damage. When we filed the claim Teresa Cappuccio was extre..."
Town and Country Moving and Storage
"If I could give this company less than one star I absolutely would. The movers were hired by Town and country as sub contractors and I will say they were great. It was the owner of Town and Country that was terrible. I originally went on a website..."
Wilson & Wilson Logistics
"This is someone my business used on a regular basis. So I really was surprised how this played out. Poor communication. Did not communicate how much deposit was or how to pay. Insisted on cash app, but didn’t provide his user information. Unprof..."
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).