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Jamaica Plain

Massachusetts · Boston · 44,235 residents · 3.701 sq mi
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The short version

Jamaica Plain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $834,697. Households here earn about 38% more than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 17 census tracts that make up Jamaica Plain; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,235
Population density
11,952 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,377
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,875
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$834,697
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,306
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(24,586)
Black12%(5,318)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(9,070)
Asian5.8%(2,577)
Other6.1%(2,684)
Diversity Score78.4%(34,697)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(24,586)
Black12%(5,318)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(9,070)
Asian5.8%(2,577)
Other6.1%(2,684)
Diversity Score78.4%(34,697)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
20.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts?

Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts has about 44,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $134,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $834,697, and the typical rent is about $2,306 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 11.9% of people in Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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