Jamestown, New York
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 70% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 6% for air quality
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Jamestown is a mid-size city in New York with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, air quality, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.5 in
humid 44%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$40k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US places
Home Value$76k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$703better than 80% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$896better than 91% of US places
Property Tax Rate3.16%better than 1% of US places
Income Tax10.90%better than 8% of US places
Sales Tax8.53%better than 26% of US places
Estimated total tax burden19.80%better than 7% of US places
Unemployment9.1%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.9 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall98.4 inbetter than 3% of US places
Sunny Days206 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Summer Humidity58°Fbetter than 79% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.4better than 74% of US places
Air Quality25 AQIbetter than 94% of US places
School Quality77.9better than 74% of US places
Violent Crime1319/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Crime1528/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Community
Population28,67995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.332nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance64 mibetter than 59% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.0%better than 33% of US places
Amenities Nearby31.38better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jamestown an affordable place to live?
- Jamestown is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jamestown?
- The median home value in Jamestown is $76k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jamestown?
- Median household income in Jamestown is $40k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jamestown?
- Median gross rent in Jamestown is $703 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jamestown safe?
- Jamestown is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1319/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 1528/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jamestown?
- Jamestown averages 70°F in July and 26°F in January, with 45.9 in of annual precipitation and about 206 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jamestown?
- Public-school quality in Jamestown is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jamestown?
- The average one-way commute in Jamestown is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)