Jamaica Plain

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Overview for Jamaica Plain, MA

40,055 people live in Jamaica Plain, where the median age is 35.3 and the average individual income is $77,480. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

40,055

Total Population

35.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$77,480

Average individual Income

Around Jamaica Plain, MA

There's plenty to do around Jamaica Plain, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

92
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
95
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
78
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fresh For U Hot Dogs & Sausages Stand, Boston Beer, and Boston Beer.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.74 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.81 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.81 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.92 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.04 miles 2 reviews 3.5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Jamaica Plain, MA

Jamaica Plain has 18,237 households, with an average household size of 2.13. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jamaica Plain do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 40,055 people call Jamaica Plain home. The population density is 11,314 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

40,055

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.3 years

Median Age

46 / 54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
18,237

Total Households

2.13

Average Household Size

$77,480

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Jamaica Plain. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Jamaica Plain

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