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Jamaica Plain
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Jamaica Plain (JP) is a diverse and eclectic Boston neighborhood famed for its green spaces, laid-back atmosphere, and thriving community life. With everything from outdoor havens like Jamaica Pond to busy local businesses, JP is a favorite among both families and young professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
37,468
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.31°, -71.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,750
Local Cost
$2,730
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
309 Mbps
Upload
155 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
51
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
9
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNH
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.
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