Jamaica, NY
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Jamaica's Demographic Profile

Jamaica has 213,532 households and a median income of $79,322, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -8% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 682,095
# Households 213,532
Median age 42
Median household income $79,322
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 106,710
5-year population change -8%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Jamaica $539 9,541 SF 9.64%
Ozone Park $476 3,775 SF 5.82%
Woodhaven $569 5,875 SF 5.52%
Glendale $582 15,101 SF 9.39%
Ridgewood $477 21,904 SF 9.39%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Jamaica $633 20,549 SF 6.45%
Ozone Park $383 7,794 SF 6.00%
Woodhaven $348 6,950 SF 6.00%
Glendale $566 20,970 SF 6.45%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Jamaica $659 9,703 SF
Ozone Park $453 6,894 SF
Woodhaven $481 7,757 SF
Glendale $692 4,262 SF
Ridgewood $594 5,897 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Jamaica $500 10,513 SF 11.62%
Glendale $878 11,438 SF 14.28%
Ridgewood $544 26,204 SF 14.28%
Queens $673 11,185 SF 14.28%
Richmond Hill $810 6,419 SF 5.85%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Jamaica

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

13889 Francis Lewis Blvd

Rosedale, NY 11422

  • 5,500 SF Health Care Building
  • $3,499,000
For Sale

15-17 Hoover St

Inwood, NY 11096

  • 24,700 SF Flex Building
  • $9,250,000
For Sale

AKA 283 91st Street

Brooklyn, NY 11209

  • 3,025 SF Specialty
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

Mixed Use 4+1

Richmond Hill, NY 11418

  • 6,270 SF Retail Building
  • $1,798,000
For Sale

3 Building Portfolio: two MIXUSE and 2-Family

South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

  • 1,330 SF Multifamily
  • $2,568,000
For Sale

3 Building Portfolio: two MIXUSE and 2-Family

South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

  • 2,506 SF Retail Building
  • $2,568,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Jamaica pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Jamaica $805 13,058 SF
Ozone Park $443 6,813 SF
Woodhaven $442 9,489 SF
Glendale $721 13,534 SF
Ridgewood $644 21,276 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Jamaica

For Sale

The Versailles Unit 1

Forest Hills, NY 11375

  • 111,750 SF Multifamily
  • $299,000
For Sale

CORNER MIXED-USE BUILDING IN PRIME BAY RIDGE

Brooklyn, NY 11209

  • 20,000 SF Multifamily
  • $7,500,000
For Sale

Newly Built Jamaica Estates Mixed-Use

Jamaica, NY 11432

  • 35,391 SF Multifamily
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $15,950,000
For Sale

22 Unit Condo Bulk Package

Jamaica, NY 11432

  • 36,800 SF Multifamily
  • 4.00% Cap Rate
  • $11,000,000
For Sale

76-18 Grand Central Pky

Forest Hills, NY 11375

  • 5,400 SF Multifamily
  • 6.22% Cap Rate
  • $1,690,000
For Sale

16230 86th Ave

Jamaica, NY 11432

  • 6,230 SF Multifamily
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

NYC Medical Office Investment - 20K+ SF

  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

15815 Union Tpke

Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

  • 67,511 SF Multifamily
  • $3,990,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Jamaica alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Jamaica or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Jamaica 682,095 213,532 42 $79,322 3 106,710 -8%
Ozone Park 46,609 13,494 39 $78,690 3 7,524 -12%
Woodhaven 34,169 10,021 41 $77,677 3 5,310 -11%
Glendale 27,880 9,818 41 $83,345 3 5,551 -11%
Ridgewood 56,238 20,233 37 $73,742 3 16,605 -9%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Jamaica, NY and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Jamaica

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Is Jamaica a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Jamaica offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Jamaica?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Jamaica. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Jamaica?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Jamaica. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Jamaica compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Jamaica. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Jamaica acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Jamaica, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.