Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Living in Jamaica Plain
Bikeability97
Walkability92
Commute25
Public Transit95
Affordability80
Public Safety31
Airports54
Hospitals69
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
74kPopulation+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
$82kMedian 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
$507kMedian Home Value+$120k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Hollow Reed School
0 miles, SE
Meridian Academy
1 miles, NE
Italian Home for Children
1 miles, SW
British International School of Boston
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
MCPHS University
2 miles, N
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
2 miles, N
Newbury College
2 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Arbour Hospital, The
0 miles, N
Faulkner Hospital-Brigham and Women's
1 miles, SW
New England Baptist Hospital
1 miles, N
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
44 miles, S
Manchester Airport
46 miles, N