Jamaica, New York, NY—11433

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jamaica, New York, NY is $3,150, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jamaica, New York, NY is 1-bedrooms: $2,750, 2-bedrooms: $3,520, 3-bedrooms: $3,380, 4-bedrooms: $3,840. The most common rental property sizes in Jamaica, New York, NY are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.3% and 35.5% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jamaica, New York, NY has a population of 37,800, which has increased by 3.5% over the past 5 years. Jamaica, New York, NY is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.5% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jamaica, New York, NY is a predominantly black area, with 55.0% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 14.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jamaica, New York, NY is asian, making up 17.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 42.0% of the population in Jamaica, New York, NY, and this percentage has increased by 5.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Jamaica, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 11.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Jamaica, New York, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.