Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood located in the southern part of the City of Boston, Massachusetts.

Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood located in the southern part of the City of Boston, Massachusetts.

Welcome to Jamaica Plain

Fondly known to many as JP, Jamaica Plain is one of Boston's “greenest” neighborhoods with its famous Emerald Necklace park system. Jamaica Plain's architecture varies greatly, as triple-deckers and large Victorians are found throughout the neighborhood, and more recently, luxury loft condominiums. Learn more about Jamaica Plain real estate below.
 

About Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood located in the southern part of the City of Boston, Massachusetts.
 
Downtown Boston is about a 25 minute drive from Jamaica Plains, around 5.5 road miles. Downtown is also easily accessible via public transportation - around a 30 minute trip on the “T” Orange Line.
 
Jamaica Plain has great public transport links. Along with the Orange Line, there's also the Green Line, several bus lines and Commuter Rail stops within the neighborhood.
 
In addition to its transport links, Jamaica Plain is a popular place to live thanks to its diverse, tight-knit neighborhood and its peaceful green spaces. Trails loop around Jamaica Pond and through the vast Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, both links in the Emerald Necklace chain of parks.
 

Jamaica Plain, MA Real Estate

The Jamaica Plain real estate market features quite a mix of homes for sale. Sizable as triple-deckers and large Victorian homes can be found throughout the neighborhood. In recent years, Jamaica Plain has seen the development of apartments and luxury condos.
 
With Jamaica Plain ever increasing in popularity amongst Bostonians, homes here have great appreciation potential. Numerous new housing projects have been completed recently, so new units are going fast.
 

Living in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain is an exciting place to live. Thanks to an influx of new buildings and residents, the area is experiencing somewhat of a boom right now. New businesses are popping up, here and there, adding to the already rich and vibrant culture of restaurants and independent shops.
 
For outdoor activities there's the great Jamaica Plain Pond. The pond is surrounded by 1.5 miles of walking track, making it an extremely popular place for Bostonians to walk, fish, row and sail. Jamaica Plain is also home to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. This is Harvard's free outdoor tree & plant museum, which offers walking tours and other family activities.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 73425240

$4,295,000

45 Parley Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
6 Beds 5 Baths 6,440 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73444513

$3,050,000

285 Lemartine, Boston, MA 02130
12 Beds 6 Baths 4,747 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73442377

$2,497,000

70 Day St, Boston, MA 02130
10 Beds 4 Baths 4,189 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73401986

$2,494,000

12 Zamora St, Boston, MA 02130
6 Beds 4 Baths 4,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73418498

$2,400,000

2 Brownson Ter., Boston, MA 02130
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,200 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73347907

$2,399,000

11 Robinwood Ave, Boston, MA 02130
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,390 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73447366

$2,350,000

15 Harris Ave, Boston, MA 02130
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,261 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73443997

$2,250,000

35 Saint John Street, Boston, MA 02130
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,827 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73418497

$2,250,000

12 Allandale St., Boston, MA 02130
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,100 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for Jamaica Plain, MA

41,109 people live in Jamaica Plain, where the median age is 34.9 and the average individual income is $72,568. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

41,109

Total Population

34.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,568

Average individual Income

Around Jamaica Plain, MA

There's plenty to do around Jamaica Plain, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

93
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
95
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
77
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including BoardsbyMo, P+E Wellness, and Capoeira Gerais.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
BoardsbyMo Logo
Dining 4.71 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
P+E Wellness Logo
Active 4.79 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Capoeira Gerais Logo
Active 3.76 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dance Stream Studio Logo
Active 2.57 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Jo Moynihan, DPT CHC​ - ALIGN Logo
Active 3.56 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Boston Classical Soo Bahk Do Logo
Active 4.09 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Jamaica Plain, MA

Population Households Employment

Jamaica Plain has 17,928 households, with an average household size of 2.23. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jamaica Plain do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 41,109 people call Jamaica Plain home. The population density is 11,611.71 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

41,109

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.9

Median Age

45.26 / 54.74%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
17,928

Total Households

2.23

Average Household Size

$72,568

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Jamaica Plain. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating

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