Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
7 Pond Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Cafe Beirut
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Caffe Aromi
Coffee Shop
Kamado
Coffee Shop
Ula Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fiore's Bakery
Coffee Shop
Doyle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Midway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Forest Hills Diner
Coffee Shop
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tbaar
Coffee Shop
Milkweed
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
CafFe Nero
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe G
Coffee Shop
Royaltea Brookline
Coffee Shop
Temptations
Coffee Shop
Paris Creperie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dudley Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Jamaica Pond Bench
Attraction
The Footlight Club
Theatre Arts
Loring-Greenough House
Museum
Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tour
Attraction
Stony Brook Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
White Stadium
Stadium
White Stadium
Stadium
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Museum
Origination
Theatre Arts
National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) Museum
Museum
Andean Condor
Attraction
Flamingo
Attraction
Condor
Attraction
Warren Anatomical Museum
Museum
Emu
Attraction
Red Kangoroo
Attraction
Tree Kangoroo
Attraction
Masai Giraffe
Attraction
Franklin Park Zoo
Zoo
MassArt Film Society
Cinema
Grevy's Zebra
Attraction
Dillaway-Thomas House
Museum
Lion
Attraction
Ostrich
Attraction
Tiger
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) A+
TT Bar
Bar
Streetcar Wine & Beer
Alcohol
Same Old Place
Fast Food
Costello's Tavern
Bar
Blanchards Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
The Real Deal
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Brendan Behan
Bar
J.P. House of Pizza
Fast Food
Pikalo
Fast Food
Stony Brook Wines & Spirits
Beverages
Sam Adams
Bar
Turtle Swamp
Bar
Exodus Bagels
Deli
Jeanie Johnston Pub & Grill
Bar
Star Fish
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Il Panino Express
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Forest Hills Liquor Market
Alcohol
Eugene O'Neills
Bar
Forest Hills Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
J.J. Foley's Fireside Tavern
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio
Gym
Old Oak Dojo
Community Centre
Lucy Parsons Center
Community Centre
Curtis Community Hall
Community Centre
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center
Community Centre
Anna M. Cole Community Center
Community Centre
Shelburne Community Center
Community Centre
Tobin Community Center
Community Centre
Mission Main Community Center
Community Centre
Thomas L. Johnson Community Center
Community Centre
Roxbury YMCA
Gym
Archdale Community Center
Community Centre
Grove Hall Community Center
Community Centre
John D. O'Bryant African American Institute
Community Centre
Lena Park Community Center
Community Centre
Boston Liberation Center
Community Centre
Dewitt Center
Community Centre
Healthworks
Gym
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Down Under School of Yoga
Gym
Roger M. and Michelle S. Marino Recreation Center
Gym
Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Orchard Garden Club
Community Centre
The Handle Bar
Gym
Simply Barre
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
When Pigs Fly
Bakery
The Blue Frog Bakery
Bakery
City Feed and Supply
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Monumental Cupcakes
Bakery
Gondres Bakery & Cafeteria
Bakery
Happy Market and Spirits
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Carmelo Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
When Pigs Fly
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Wollaston's Market
Grocery Store
Athan's Bakery
Bakery
Star Market
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Tropical Foods
Grocery Store
Wollaston's Market
Grocery Store
Tatte Bakery
Bakery
Kupel's Bakery
Bakery
The Butcherie
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (60) A+
Belle's Park
Park
Starr Lane Park
Park
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Playground
Paul Gore Community Garden
Playground
Minton Street Playground
Playground
Olmsted Park
Park
Olmsted Park
Park
Stony Brook Playground and Splash Park
Playground
Johnson Park
Park
Olmsted Park
Park
Olmsted Park
Park
Southwest Corridor Park
Park
Southwest Corridor Park
Park
Olmsted Park
Park
Southwest Corridor Park
Park
Johnson Playground
Playground
Southwest Corridor Park
Park
Southwest Corridor Park
Park
Harry Downes Field
Park
Olmsted Park
Park
Arcola Green
Park
Olmsted Park
Park
Southwest Corridor Park
Park
William F. Flaherty Playground
Playground
William F. Flaherty Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
New Leaf Flores
Florist
JP Comics and Games
Toys
EYE Q Optical
Optician
Papercuts J.P.
Books
Ace Hardware City
Home Improvement
Sal's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Boing!
Toys
George's Shoes
Shoes
Smoke Shop & Variety
Convenience Store
Hatched
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
On Centre
Gift Shop
Fire Opal
Gift Shop
Tedeschi Food Shops
Convenience Store
T&C Jewelry Co.
Fashion
Yumont TrueValue Hardware
Home Improvement
Cobwebs Antiques & Jewelry
Furniture
Optical Designs
Optician
City Feed
Convenience Store
station8salon
Hairdresser
Salmagundi
Clothing
AAA Appliances
Electronics
Revolution Bicycle Repair
Bicycle
Lucy Parsons Center
Books
Bikes Not Bombs - Hub and Bike Shop
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Boston (A+)

2. East Boston (A+)

3. North Dorchester (A+)

4. Roxbury (A+)

5. Charlestown (A)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 36.7% take public transportation in Jamaica Plain.
Public Transit Stops (109)
Stops & Stations A+
Centre St @ Lakeville Rd
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Robinwood Ave
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Lochstead Ave
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Parley Ave
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Lester Pl
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Roseway
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Myrtle St
Bus Stop
S Huntington Ave @ Moraine St
Bus Stop
Centre St @ S Huntington Ave
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Seaverns Ave
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Paul Gore St
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Burroughs St
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Barbara St
Bus Stop
S Huntington Ave @ Perkins St
Bus Stop
S Huntington Ave @ Perkins St
Bus Stop
Lamartine St @ New Minton St
Bus Stop
775 Centre St
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Sheridan St
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Eliot St
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Creighton St
Bus Stop
S Huntington Ave @ Bynner St
Bus Stop
S Huntington Ave @ Bynner St
Bus Stop
Amory St @ Minton St
Bus Stop
Stony Brook
Transit Station
Stoneybrook - Inbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
36.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Allston-Brighton (A+)

2. Back Bay-Beacon Hill (A+)

3. Central (A+)

4. Charlestown (A+)

5. East Boston (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Jamaica Plain is 174/100 - which is 31% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mattapan (F)

2. Roxbury (F)

3. Fenway-Kenmore (F)

4. East Boston (F)

5. Roslindale (F)

crime C

Jamaica Plain crime rates are 1,649 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,233 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
416 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. West Roxbury (A)

2. Allston-Brighton (B)

3. Roslindale (B)

4. Fenway-Kenmore (C+)

5. East Boston (C+)

employment A+

The median income in Jamaica Plain is $104,228 - which is 47% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$104,228 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Hyde Park (A+)

3. North Dorchester (A+)

4. South Dorchester (A)

5. East Boston (A)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
BIDHC Jamaica Plain
Doctor
Arbour Hospital
Hospital
Gentle Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atlantic Dental Partners.
Dentist
Boston Fire Department Engine 28, Ladder 10
Fire Station
Pondside Dental Associates
Dentist
Brookside Community Health Center
Doctor
Boston Police Department District E-13
Police
Dr. Dental
Dentist
VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plain
Hospital
Boston Children's at Martha Eliot
Doctor
Boston Fire Department Engine 42
Fire Station
Boston Fire Department Engine 42
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Perfect Dental
Dentist
Dimock Community Health Center
Clinic
Brookhouse Dental
Dentist
Dr. Lucy Sewall Center for Acute Treatment Services
Clinic
New England Baptist Hospital
Hospital
Brookline Fire Department Station Number One
Fire Station
Boston Children's at Brookline Place
Clinic
Forest Hills Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mattapan (A+)

2. South Boston (A+)

3. South Dorchester (A+)

4. East Boston (A+)

5. Hyde Park (A+)

housing A-

Jamaica Plain home prices are $632,712 - which is 86% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$632,712 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
43% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. West Roxbury (A+)

2. Hyde Park (A+)

3. Roslindale (A+)

4. South Boston (A)

5. Charlestown (A-)

schools C+

The Jamaica Plain graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (15) A+
Curley K-8 School
John F Kennedy
Hollow Reed School
Compass
Mission Hill School
Ellis Mendell
Nativity Preparatory School
James W Hennigan
Elc - West Zone
Rafael Hernandez
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
The Park School
British International School Of Boston
Manville School
William H Lincoln
David A Ellis
Joseph P Manning
Italian Home For Children
Higginson
Maimonides School Elementary Section
Pierce
St Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School
Nathan Hale
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/Mission Grammar School
William Monroe Trotter
High Schools (8) A+
Compass
Margarita Muniz Academy
The English High
Community Academy
Greater Egleston Community High School
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
British International School Of Boston
Manville School
Fenway High School
Brookline High
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
Boston Latin Academy
Boston Latin
O'Bryant School Math/Science
Madison Park High
Winsor School
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Meridian Academy
Dearborn
City On A Hill Charter Public School Dudley Square
Beacon High School
Torah Academy
Jeremiah E Burke High
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch
Ivy Street School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Fenway-Kenmore (A)

2. Back Bay-Beacon Hill (A-)

3. Central (B+)

4. West Roxbury (C+)

5. Allston-Brighton (C+)

ratings A+

Jamaica Plain has an overall rating of 98% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Jamaica Plain (A+)

2. Charlestown (A+)

3. Roslindale (A+)

4. South End (A+)

5. Back Bay-Beacon Hill (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA Area Guide

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Jamaica Plain Area Facts

  • Jamaica Plain has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jamaica Plain crime rates are 32% lower than the Boston average
  • Cost of living in Jamaica Plain is 5% higher than the Boston average

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Family Friendly In Boston 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 17, 2022) Enjoying living in Jamaica Plain MA, this is a more family centered area of Boston, filled with a lot of green space with the many parks. There are a lot of people with Dogs, and generally people out walking around at all hours of the day and into the evening. We have generally f ...Read More ound it to be safe, and haven't run into any issues over our time here. Granted it is a part of the city, so its important to be aware of your surroundings. JP has good access to public transportation (when it works... the city really needs to put a lot more effort into the orange line) and a variety of good restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries. The only thing the area is missing is easy walkable access to a good grocery store other than whole foods (which is over priced). Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jamaica Plain? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Belle's Park
      Starr Lane Park
      Brewer-Burroughs Playground
      Paul Gore Community Garden
      Minton Street Playground
      Olmsted Park
      Olmsted Park
      Stony Brook Playground and Splash Park

      Entertainment

      Jamaica Pond Bench
      The Footlight Club
      Loring-Greenough House
      Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tour
      Stony Brook Fine Arts
      White Stadium
      White Stadium
      Larz Anderson Auto Museum

      Food & Drink

      TT Bar
      Streetcar Wine & Beer
      Same Old Place
      Costello's Tavern
      Blanchards Wine & Liquor
      The Real Deal
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Brendan Behan

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Jamaica Plain? Of all people who commute, 36.7% take public transportation in Jamaica Plain.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      37%

      27% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jamaica Plain? The cost of living in Jamaica Plain is 174/100 - which is 31% higher than Massachusetts.
      Jamaica Plain
      174

      74% more expensive than average

      Boston
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jamaica Plain? Jamaica Plain crime rates are 1,649, which are 18% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,649 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Jamaica Plain? The median income in Jamaica Plain is $104,228 which is 47% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $104,22888% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,59063% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jamaica Plain a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear
      Floating Hospital for Children
      Commonwealth Community Care
      Boston Medical Center
      Brigham and Women's Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston
      East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
      Massachusetts General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
      CVS Pharmacy
      Osco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Brookline Avenue Medical Building
      Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics
      Brookside Community Health Center
      Boston Children's at Martha Eliot
      Urban Eye MD. Associates PC.
      Charles River Community Health
      New Health Northend Waterfront Health
      Porter Pediatrics

      A- Housing

      What are Jamaica Plain home prices? Jamaica Plain home prices are $632,712 - which is 86% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $632,712243% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,979109% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Jamaica Plain have good schools? The Jamaica Plain graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Jamaica Plain a good place to live? Jamaica Plain has an overall rating of 98% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      2 total surveys

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