Jackson Heights, New York, NY Employment

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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
20%
Household income NAT. AVG.
4%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexJackson HeightsNew YorkNew York
Income per capita$35,122$41,625$34,212
Median household income$66,127$67,046$60,741
Median income owner occupied$0$104,217$83,277
Median income renter occupied$0$52,724$38,983
Median earnings male$46,651$45,932$40,464
Median earnings female$41,165$38,728$30,906
Unemployment rate4.5%4.2%4.8%
Poverty leveln/a17.3%15.5%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Jackson Heights is 18% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Jackson Heights is 20% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Jackson Heights is 4% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Jackson Heights is 100% lower than the national average

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      $44,692 $67,046 $134,092
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Jackson Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Jackson Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.6%12.6%
      Manufacturing sector3.3%3.3%
      Financial & insurance services3.1%3.1%
      Wholesale & retail services9.1%9.1%
      Public administration3.3%3.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities15.1%15.1%
      Education, health & social services8.5%8.5%
      Other42.5%42.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Plandome, NY1,346$250,001351.9%
      Sands Point, NY2,785$250,001351.9%
      Woodsburgh, NY818$250,001351.9%
      Roslyn Estates, NY1,385$250,001351.9%
      Hewlett Bay Park, NY351$250,001351.9%
      New York, NY8,379,552$67,04621.2%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Los Angeles, CA3,973,278$65,29018.0%
      Toronto, ON3,013,752n/a 
      Chicago, IL2,699,347$62,09712.2%
      New York, NY8,379,552$67,04621.2%
      Source: The Jackson Heights, New York, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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