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Parks meet city living in Jamaica Plain
Just about 6 miles southwest of Boston, Jamaica Plain exudes an urban feel with access to plenty of nearby green space. The 4.4-square mile neighborhood hosts a large portion of the Emerald Necklace project, a linear park system designed by America’s first coveted landscape architect, Frederick L. Olmsted. “In the center of Jamaica Plain, you feel like you’re in the middle of a city, full of businesses and traffic, but you’re also surrounded by parks. It’s unique to have this much green space and so much density,” says local resident and Realtor, Karen McCormack with Insight Realty Group. For the many residents who work in Downtown Boston, there are three subway stations on the Orange Line in the neighborhood. Jamaica Plain is also known for its diverse community. “It attracts conscious-minded, artistic young people, as well as residents that have been here for generations,” McCormack says. With an array of housing options, local public schools, parks and accessibility, Jamaica Plain provides urban and suburban balance.
Jamaica Plains' diverse neighborhood allows artists to paint murals throughout the neighborhood.
Jamaica Hill-Pond neighborhood overview with Boston skyline.
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An involved, passionate community with plenty of events in Jamaica Plain
With a multicultural community comes diverse events and activities, and Jamaica Plain has everything from dog parades to a thriving pickleball scene. The JP Canine Costume Parade each fall allows four-legged residents to compete for local pet store gift cards, and entry fees go toward the City of Boston Animal Shelter. As pickleball rises in popularity throughout the country, Jamaica Plain has kept up with the trend. “The JP Pickleball group is now over 500 people. It’s a huge draw to the area, where 20-year-old kids and 80-year-olds are all playing together. It’s pretty special,” McCormack says. Another major Jamaica Plain event, Wake Up the Earth, occurs every May and features live music, parades and vendors. The festival celebrates not only “waking up” from winter, but also the diversity of the area. The principal idea of the event is that collaborative efforts across cultures can cultivate change. The notion was born in the 1970s, when residents came together to successfully protest against constructing an appendage of Interstate 95 that would have divided the neighborhood.
Getting outside and active in Jamaica Plain
The largest park in the Emerald Necklace, known as Franklin, connects to Jamaica Plain, with attractions including a golf course, zoo, playgrounds and miles of trails. McCormack mentions that of all the many outdoor gathering spaces in the neighborhood, Jamaica Pond brings in the most traffic. “On a nice day, you almost can’t walk on the paths there because they are teeming with people and dogs.” Attractions here include a 1.5-mile trail and the small body of water, popular for sailing, rowing and fishing. Another major green space is The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, a 281-acre preserve of trees and flora from eastern North America and Asia, which stays open every day of the week and is free to the public. The arboretum also hosts Lilac Sunday each May, where visitors can admire over 400 lilacs and participate in family-friendly tours and picnics.
With Boston just a few miles away, Jamaica Plain is home away from home.
Enjoy a day at the Franklin Park Zoo in Jamaica Plain.
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Grocery stores, restaurants and other facilities on Centre Street
Whole Foods and Stop & Shop are major grocers in the neighborhood, and Target sits about 2 miles away. South Bay Center, about 4 miles away, offers retail options such as Macy’s and The Home Depot. Plenty of restaurants sit along Centre Street, including Vee Vee, which offers patio seating and a limited, selective menu. “It’s the best restaurant in Jamaica Plain. The food is fantastic, it’s small and low key, and serves combos you may not expect. Ever since people realized it was here, it’s really hard to get a table – especially on weekends,” McCormack says. For dessert, J.P. Licks, a locally owned favorite since 1981, has unique ice cream flavors, such as Fruity Pebbles Cereal Milk and Noodle Kugel. There are also numerous churches along Centre Street and a synagogue nearby. The Boston Islamic Center is under 2 miles away, as well.
Enjoy delicious soup at Soup Shack in Jamaica Plain.
City Feed and Supply is a popular store providing natural foods in Jamaica Plain.
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Transportation options in Jamaica Plain and Greater Boston
Jamaica Plain sits about 6 miles from Downtown Boston with subway access via the Orange Line at the Stony Brook, Jackson Square and Green Street stations. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) buses also have plenty of stops in the area. Interstate 93 sits just a couple miles east for commuters who prefer to drive. Air travel is available about 8 miles northeast at Boston Logan International Airport. The neighborhood also offers plenty of sidewalks, and bike lanes continue to pop up throughout the area.
Residents in Jamaican Plain enjoy commuting with easy access to public transportation.
Stony Brook Station in Jamaica Plains gives residents an easy way into downtown Boston.
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Home styles and prices all over the map in Jamaica Plain
Properties in the area include pondside mid-century modern styles, multifamily antiques from the late 1800s and luxury condos. Brick townhouse buildings and brownstones are also popular, and condos often feature private balconies with views of Boston’s skyline. “The diverse housing stock allows for both older generations and young people, either in college or medical residency, to live here,” McCormack says. Single-family homes and townhouses tend to start around $600,000 and can surpass $3 million. One-bedroom condos can start around $300,000, while monthly rent prices might begin around $2,000.
Brownstone-style houses can be found in the Jamaica Plains neighborhood.
Antique-style homes in Jamaica Plains typically come with large front and backyards.
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Education options in Jamaica Plain
Boston Public Schools, the largest district in Massachusetts, provides education in Jamaica Plain. The school system, which has a Niche rating of B, offers school choice. Nearby options include Joseph P. Manning Elementary, which scores a B-plus on Niche. The Curley School, with a B-minus, enrolls students from kindergarten through Grade 8 as a magnet option. The English High School, rated C-plus, offers a variety of career and technical education (CTE) programs, as well as traditional academic classes and Advanced Placement courses. Meridian Academy also sits within Jamaica Plain as a private option and has an A-plus score. Meridian enrolls students from Grades 6 through 12, and hosts exhibition fairs three times per year to showcase student mastery in a diverse array of interests. Some previous exhibition examples include robotics miniature golf, Greek plays and microbiology experiments.
Kids in Jamaica Plain attend Meridian Academy.
The English High School provides education in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jamaica Plain
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
3
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Jamaica Plain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jamaica Plain, Boston sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Jamaica Plain, Boston over the last 12 months is $785,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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