Living in Jackson Heights New York

Jackson Heights Apartments for Rent

Jackson Heights is the 71st most walkable neighborhood in New York with 108,979 residents.

Jackson Heights has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Woodside, Corona, Astoria, Rikers Island and Maspeth.

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Jackson Heights is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Espresso 77

Indian Accessories Stand

Daily errands do not require a car in Jackson Heights New York.

Jackson Heights is the 71st most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 94.

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Jackson Heights Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Jackson Heights to other New York neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
69	East Tremont	94	97	67	16,991
70	Bay Ridge	94	88	74	79,177
71	Jackson Heights	94	91	79	108,979
72	South Bronx	94	99	75	74,207
73	Fordham Manor	94	100	59	49,585

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 424 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Jackson Heights.

People in Jackson Heights can walk to an average of 12 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Espresso 77 This small art cafe is a gem in the neighborhood. Also has a great food menu selection. #jacksonheights

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Jackson Heights is a Rider’s Paradise

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Public Transit Routes

Jackson Heights has world-class public transportation and about 8 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

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

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Espresso 77

Indian Accessories Stand

Travers Park

Jackson Heights is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Travers Park

Patel Brothers

Trade Fair

Sabor Mexicano Taco Stand

Jackson Heights Food Court

Mini Garden 37th Ave Btwn 78-79th Street

thumbnail for Indian Accessories Stand Indian jewelry and scarf stands are ubiquitous in Jackson Heights. There are a lot on 37th Ave. between 73-74th street. #jacksonheights

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Shah Stationary

Astoria Blvd Between 80th And 81st

Legends Bar

thumbnail for Travers Park Travers park is a big park with a playground and basketball court. The street is closed off to cars creating a very safe and fun environment for children to play! #jacksonheights

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82 ST - ASTORIA BL

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Astoria Blvd Between 80th And 81st

thumbnail for Patel Brothers Patel Brothers is a cultural treasure trove of Indian food. Features a very comprehensive frozen foods selection and excellent produce at good prices. #jacksonheights

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