Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

Living in Jamaica Plain

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 92
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 82
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Schools 35
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Residents

74k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
49% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black15%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector57%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van43%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$507k Median Home Value +$120k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$352 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached16%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jamaica Plain

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Jamaica Plain

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump13%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jamaica Plain

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Hollow Reed School
0 miles, SE
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Meridian Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Airports

Airports near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
46 miles, N