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Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)

Queens, New York

FIPS 36081027900

Juniper

Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) is in the 84th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 18% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 26% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$551,727

Higher than 74% of U.S. tracts
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.03×

Higher than 82% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

53.6

Near the U.S. tracts median

The basics

Total Population

8,551

Median Age

39.4

Population Density

125,014.75

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,806

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.2%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Income

$81,417

Near the U.S. tracts median
Median Rent

$2,100

Higher than 84% of U.S. tracts

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

61.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Jackson Heights (Tract 027900): frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)?
The estimated median home value in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) today is $551,727, higher than 74% of U.S. tracts.
How much is property tax in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)?
The median annual property tax in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) is $5,806, an effective rate of 1.2% of home value.
Is Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) expensive to live in?
Homes in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) cost about 6.03× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)?
The median gross rent in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) is $2,100 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)?
Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) has a population of 8,551, about 125,014.75 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.4.
What is the weather like in Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)?
Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) averages 56.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.8 inches of snow a year.
Is Jackson Heights (Tract 027900) at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Jackson Heights (Tract 027900)'s FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.6 (near the U.S. tracts median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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