Jamaica Estates-Holliswood features large Tudor and Colonial homes on winding, tree-lined streets. One of Queens' most affluent areas with strong schools and a suburban character.
Jamaica Estates-Holliswood features large Tudor and Colonial homes on winding, tree-lined streets. One of Queens' most affluent areas with strong schools and a suburban character.
Did you know?
Jamaica Estates' winding, tree-lined streets were deliberately designed to prevent through-traffic — the neighborhood was planned as an exclusive suburban enclave in 1907.
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Housing cost
$600 / sq ft
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McLaughlin Playground is the main play spot here, a solid option for families in the area. Beyond that, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood leans more residential than park-heavy — you're mostly working with private yards and tree-lined streets rather than dedicated public green space. It's not a neighborhood where you'll stumble onto a playground at every corner, but the one option is dependable and well-maintained.
Schools & early education
Jamaica Estates-Holliswood offers a genuinely mixed landscape — six zoned public schools alongside seven private and parochial options. P.S./IS 178 Holliswood handles the neighborhood's K-8 public enrollment, while private choices range from Immaculate Conception Catholic Acad on Dalny Road to Mary Louis Academy (The) and the Queens Cheder on Croydon Road. There's also a Yeshiva University HS for Girls, plus a couple of UPK and daycare programs scattered through the area. The balance skews toward private and religious schools, so families relying solely on traditional zoned public options may find the selection limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Jamaica Estates-Holliswood a good neighborhood for families?
- Jamaica Estates-Holliswood scores 57/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Jamaica Estates-Holliswood safe?
- Jamaica Estates-Holliswood scores 64/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood?
- Jamaica Estates-Holliswood has 9 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 84/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is Jamaica Estates-Holliswood affordable?
- Jamaica Estates-Holliswood scores 69/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Jamaica Estates-Holliswood in?
- Jamaica Estates-Holliswood is a neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
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