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Living in Jamaica New York

Jamaica is the 117th most walkable neighborhood in New York with 89,810 residents.

Jamaica has world-class public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Jamaica Hills, South Jamaica, Jamaica Estates, Briarwood, Hillcrest, Utopia and Hollis.

Nearby Jamaica Apartments on Redfin

87 Walk Score of Jamaica, New York, NY

Jamaica is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Photo of Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer

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Merrick Blvd

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Jamaica New York.

Jamaica is the 117th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 87.

Find apartments in New York's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita and Bowery.

Jamaica New York Apartments for Rent

Jamaica Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Jamaica to other New York neighborhoods.

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Population

115 Flatlands 87 84 60 65,242
116 Brownsville 87 100 73 55,788
117 Jamaica 87 95 53 89,810
118 Crotona Park East 87 100 73 29,987
119 Cypress Hills 87 87 63 42,692

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 285 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Jamaica.

People in Jamaica can walk to an average of 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

Photo of Domenick's Pizzeria in Jamaica, New York

Domenick's Pizzeria

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KFC

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thumbnail for Jamaica Center - Parsons/ArcherJamaica Center is located in the heart of #Jamaica Queens. A great spot for dining, shopping or sight-seeing, this spot also offers easy access into the city via the E and J NYC subway trains.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Jamaica Center - Parsons/Archer

95 Transit Score of Jamaica, New York, NY

Jamaica is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find Jamaica New York apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Jamaica has world-class public transportation and about 40 bus, 10 rail and 3 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Jamaica on public transit.

53 Bike Score of Jamaica, New York, NY

Jamaica is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica Performing Arts Center

Photo of Jamaica Colosseum in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica Colosseum

Photo of The Hut Barber Shop in Jamaica, New York

The Hut Barber Shop

Photo of Jamaica Queens Street Art in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica Queens Street Art

Photo of Long Island Rail Road in Jamaica, New York

Long Island Rail Road

Photo of Mobile Auto Glass Inc in Jamaica, New York

Mobile Auto Glass Inc

thumbnail for Merrick BlvdAlong Merrick Road in #Jamaica, Queens, you can find a plethora of shops and eateries, as well as public transit stops that can help you commute around Queens and between the various boroughs of New York.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Merrick Blvd

Photo of Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas in Jamaica, New York

Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas

Photo of Greater Rescue Church of Christ in Jamaica, New York

Greater Rescue Church of Christ

Photo of Q17 Bus in Jamaica, New York

Q17 Bus

Photo of Rincon Salvadoreno in Jamaica, New York

Rincon Salvadoreno

thumbnail for Jamaica Performing Arts CenterThe Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) uses art as a vehicle to enrich the lives of the people who pass through its doors—women and men, children and senior citizens, accomplished artists and aspiring beginners. The JPAC is located on Jamaica Ave in #Jamaica, Queens.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Jamaica Performing Arts Center

thumbnail for Jamaica ColosseumThe Jamaica Colosseum is an outdoor strip mall is #Jamaica, Queens. Right off Merrick Blvd, this mall has a wealth of shops and eateries to choose from.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Jamaica Colosseum

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