Jackson Heights is a neighborhood located in the northwestern part of the borough of Queens in New York City, United States. It is bordered by North Corona to the east, Elmhurst to the south, Woodside to the west, and northern Astoria (Ditmars-Steinway) to the northwest, with East Elmhurst situated to the north and northeast.
The neighborhood is characterized by its significant ethnic diversity, with approximately half of its population having been foreign-born since the 2000s. According to the 2010 United States census, Jackson Heights had a population of 108,152 residents. The area has been described by the New York Times as one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in New York City.