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Jamestown, NY

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Population
27,663
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,377 ft
Median Home Value
$87,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$759/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,523
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityErie, Pennsylvania43 miles away · 91,838 residents.

About Jamestown

Jamestown is a city in southern Chautauqua County, New York, situated between Lake Erie to the north and the Allegheny National Forest to the south. The largest city in the county, Jamestown was a thriving industrial center in the twentieth century and today is home to the National Comedy Center, a museum that opened in 2018. Nearby Chautauqua Lake provides recreational access, and public education is administered by the Jamestown City School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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