Jamestown, NY · Houses & Market Data

Jamestown, New York houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Jamestown, NY (Chautauqua County) — Census median home value $79,100, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Jamestown houses and the broader area.

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Jamestown, NY is in Chautauqua County, New York — this guide covers houses in Jamestown and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 28,401, with a median household income of $44,878. Census data puts Jamestown houses at a median value of $79,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Chautauqua County's current median listing price runs $249,750, roughly flat over the past year.

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Market overview

Jamestown housing market

Jamestown is in Chautauqua County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Jamestown and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$79,100

Population (Census ACS)

28,401

Median household income

$44,878

County price trend (2025)

6.94% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Jamestown market snapshot

Population

28,401

County

Chautauqua County

Median Household Income

$44,878

Median Home Value (city)

$79,100

Median Listing Price (Chautauqua County)

$249,750

Median Gross Rent

$755/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-0.1%

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Why Jamestown

What makes Jamestown different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jamestown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $79,100. Separately, Chautauqua County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $249,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Chautauqua County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.94% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Jamestown has an estimated population of 28,401 and a median household income of $44,878, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Jamestown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Jamestown

County guide: Chautauqua County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Jamestown.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Chautauqua County and other New York communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Celoron, Jamestown West, Falconer, Lakewood, Busti, Frewsburg, Kennedy, Bemus Point, Sinclairville, Panama, Chautauqua, Cherry Creek, Mayville, Cassadaga, Sherman, Brocton.

More New York cities with market guides: Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Cheektowaga, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Randolph (~13.9 mi), East Randolph (~15.1 mi), South Dayton (~20.6 mi), Little Valley (~24.7 mi), Cattaraugus (~24.8 mi), Salamanca (~25.8 mi), Perrysburg (~27.7 mi), Gowanda (~29.4 mi), Ellicottville (~31.4 mi), Limestone (~31.5 mi), Farnham (~35.3 mi), Lake Erie Beach (~37.3 mi), North Collins (~37.6 mi), Allegany (~38.3 mi), West Valley (~38.5 mi), Angola (~38.8 mi).

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Census & home facts

Jamestown data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

28,401

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$79,100

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$44,878

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$755

County FHFA annual change (2025)

6.94%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$249,750

Census place type

city

County

Chautauqua County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

8.90 sq mi

Census GEOID

3638264

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Jamestown

Schools

JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 9 schools, 4,533 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Chautauqua addresses may be served by JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Jamestown FAQ

What are houses worth in Jamestown, NY?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Jamestown at $79,100. Chautauqua County's current median listing price runs $249,750, roughly flat over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Jamestown, NY?

For owner-occupied houses in Jamestown, Census ACS data shows a median value of $79,100. Active listing prices in Chautauqua County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Jamestown, NY?

Jamestown houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Chautauqua County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Jamestown, NY?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jamestown's population at approximately 28,401.

What's the median rent in Jamestown, NY?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Jamestown at approximately $755 per month.

What is the median household income in Jamestown, NY?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Jamestown at approximately $44,878.

Is the Jamestown housing market growing?

Chautauqua County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.94% annual change in 2025.

Is Jamestown, NY affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Jamestown's median home value at about 1.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Jamestown, NY?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Jamestown addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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