Jamestown, New York

Population 30,916

Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County, NY. The population is 30,916, making Jamestown the largest city in Chautauqua County.

There are 12 public schools in Jamestown with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Jamestown is moderate , and there are 131 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Jamestown is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Jamestown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Jamestown include Celoron, Jamestown West and Ellicott.

Jamestown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

31.45% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 134
  • Violent Crimes: 684
  • Robbery: 65
  • Burglary: 698
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

68.04% Higher than national avg.
  • 131 offenders in Jamestown
  • 42.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

180 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 24
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 140

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Jamestown, NY and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Jamestown's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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131 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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54 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Jamestown, NY issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 54 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 53 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Jamestown, NY issued 36 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 36 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 35 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $518
  • 1 Bedroom: $613
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $979
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,062

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Environmental Hazards

180 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Jamestown, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Jamestown, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Jamestown, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.95°
  • February 27.75°
  • March 36.33°
  • April 47.33°
  • May 59.44°
  • June 67.27°
  • July 72°
  • August 70.02°
  • September 63.4°
  • October 52.13°
  • November 42.27°
  • December 32.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Jamestown, NY

Earthquakes
Jamestown, NY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Jamestown, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Jamestown, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Jamestown, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Jamestown, NY: $30,935

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jamestown is 4.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.61%
White Collar - 52.39%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Tom Reed

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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