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Crime in Jamestown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jamestown. Key points include:
There were 814 total crimes in Jamestown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jamestown is 2,934.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jamestown is 620.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jamestown is 2,314.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jamestown is 38.49% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jamestown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jamestown / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 814 | 2,934.9 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 172 | 620.2 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 86.5 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 121 | 436.3 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 642 | 2,314.8 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 124 | 447.1 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 500 | 1,802.8 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 64.9 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jamestown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jamestown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jamestown is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jamestown is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jamestown is $117,913.
The median income in Jamestown is $43,523.
Jamestown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jamestown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jamestown | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 46 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jamestown, NY Weather
The average high in Jamestown is 56.3° and the average low is 36.1°.
There are 90.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 104.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jamestown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 90.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 104.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jamestown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jamestown
The current population in Jamestown is 28,188. The population has decreased 9.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,188 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 28,401 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 28,679 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 28,818 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 29,290 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 29,504 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 29,799 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 30,094 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 30,345 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 30,546 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 30,799 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 30,944 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 31,014 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 31,148 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 31,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jamestown
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Jamestown is:
79.4% White with 22,374 White residents.
3.9% African American with 1,094 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 237 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 66 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,388 Two Or More residents.
10.6% Hispanic with 2,975 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jamestown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.4% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.9% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jamestown
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Jamestown is 50.9% female with 14,339 female residents.
Jamestown is 49.1% male with 13,849 male residents.
| Gender | Jamestown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jamestown for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Jamestown completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Jamestown completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Jamestown completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Jamestown completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Jamestown completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Jamestown completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Jamestown completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Jamestown completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jamestown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jamestown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jamestown, New York
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9.5% of households in Jamestown earn Less than $10,000.
8.8% of households in Jamestown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.2% of households in Jamestown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Jamestown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Jamestown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in Jamestown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Jamestown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Jamestown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.6% of households in Jamestown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Jamestown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jamestown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.8% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
