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Jamaica Plain
  • Neighborhood in Boston, MA
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Neighborhood
Boston

Jamaica Plain

#3 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Boston
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts with a population of 34,587. Jamaica Plain is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Jamaica Plain offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jamaica Plain there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Jamaica Plain and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Jamaica Plain are above average.
About Jamaica Plain...
Population
34,587
Neighborhood in
Boston
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$716,156
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,019
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    51%
  • Own
    49%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    171.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    4.6
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    195.1
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    397.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,558.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    218.4
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$119,205
National
$69,021
Families with Children
22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    41%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    11%
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