Jamaica Plain, MA
1 neighborhoods · 41,479 residents · Massachusetts
B+
75/100
99
Safety Score
70
Affordability
$115K
Median Income
$730K
Median Home Value
Is Jamaica Plain, MA a Good Place to Live?
Jamaica Plain receives an overall livability grade of B+ (75/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (99/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (70/100) with a median household income of $114,933 and median home values around $729,600.
About 70.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%. 45% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 35.
$2,216
Median Rent/mo
70.7%
College Educated
4.2%
Unemployment
45%
Owner-Occupied
35
Median Age
41,479
Population
1
Zip Codes
Suffolk
County
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Neighborhoods in Jamaica Plain
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02130Suffolk Co. | 75 B+ | 99 | 70 | $115K | $730K | 41,479 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.