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Is Queens, NY (Jackson Ave / Pearson St) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe270

Medium115

Low143

Other530

319 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape118

Child involved72

Assault4

Other141

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to 76th Road and Parsons Boulevard, with unit 7605 responding to assist.	76th Rd & Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11366	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units and medics were dispatched to a possible major trauma at the intersection of 76th Road and Parsons Boulevard in Queens, with additional backup requested.	76th Rd & Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11366	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported panhandling incident near 167th–168th Street on a subway line involving a male who is handcuffed and wearing a red shirt and mask.	168th St, Queens, NY	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible car fire near Central Avenue and Arkansas Drive. A later radio message indicated to hold the call, suggesting the incident may have been canceled or downgraded.	Arkansas Dr & Central Ave, North Valley Stream, NY 11580	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an elderly person was reported near 84th Street at 62nd and 63rd Avenues in Middle Village, Queens. EMS units were dispatched with additional backup and bus support requested.	62nd Dr & 63rd Ave, Queens, NY 11374	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched to Peck Avenue and 218th Street in Queens for a 50-year-old male feeling ill.	218th St & Peck Ave, Queens, NY 11427	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are dispatched to 57th Road and Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens for a 27-year-old person.	Yellowstone Blvd, Queens, NY	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical trauma at a camp near Cross Bay Boulevard and 163rd Avenue in Howard Beach. Multiple Queens units were asked to load a bus and respond, but the call was later canceled for the primary unit.	163rd Ave & Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11414	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to the area of Cranford Street and Murdoch in Queens for a report of a person who may be choking.	Cranford St, Queens, NY 11375	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were directed to Bayside, Queens for a report of a child with head trauma near 26th Avenue between 212th Street and 213th Street. Additional units were requested to back up another crew at the scene.	213th St, Queens, NY	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$849,348

Average Rent

$6,728

Vacancy Rate

29.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Jackson Ave / Pearson St is a densely urban neighborhood in Queens, NY, known for its high real estate prices and rental costs.

The area features mostly small to medium-sized apartment complexes, with many residences built since 2000 and a notably high vacancy rate.

UrbanHigh RentWealthyHighly Educated

Quick Facts

Train Commute Rate	69.5%
Adult Bachelor’s Degree Rate	96.1%

Housing market and real estate character

Jackson Ave / Pearson St's housing is dominated by small apartments and high-rise complexes, with a mix of owners and renters.

Small Unit Share (1-2 bedrooms or studios)	99.0%
Apartment Complexes/High-Rise Share	96.6%
Vacancy Rate	29.6%
Newer Construction (built 2000 or later)	Significant

What buyers will notice right away

Nearly all housing units are small apartments in large complexes, a rare characteristic nationally.

Vacancy is unusually high, possibly due to new construction or prolonged vacancies.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood attracts urban sophisticates with refined tastes and a big city lifestyle.

Urban Sophisticates — Residents tend to be wealthy, educated, and engaged in arts and culture.

Executive, Manager, Professional Employment	83.4%

Demographics

Adults with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher	96.1%
Executive/Professional Employment	83.4%
Wealth Percentile	98
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Asian Ancestry	40.1%
Dominican Ancestry	5.0%
Foreign Born	46.1%
Top Languages	["English (62.7%)","Chinese","Spanish","Tagalog (6.4%)","Korean"]