Living in Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 37,468 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 3%, #121 of 4,114), digital natives (top 5%, #210 of 4,750), young professionals (top 5%, #213 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Jamaica Plain
- The Massachusetts Bay is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How Jamaica Plain ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #7,097 of 11,898 | #363 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,356 of 9,771 | #265 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,513 of 8,006 | #294 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,573 of 6,237 | #234 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,053 of 9,474 | #213 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #931 of 9,474 | #103 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,745 of 10,762 | #202 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #261 of 4,537 | #32 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #213 of 4,444 | #25 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #164 of 3,053 | #21 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,933 of 7,271 | #145 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #737 of 6,227 | #54 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #191 of 3,933 | #16 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #195 of 2,119 | #26 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,904 of 8,006 | #250 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 20 | #10,884 of 12,111 | #335 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #121 of 4,114 | #12 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #532 of 7,271 | #53 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #611 of 9,474 | #88 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,166 of 18,063 | #434 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #8,003 of 16,523 | #333 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #17,418 of 18,063 | #437 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #919 of 16,523 | #91 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #634 of 21,167 | #47 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #3,004 of 12,111 | #256 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #1,813 of 6,413 | #176 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,096 of 12,111 | #76 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #210 of 4,750 | #14 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Roslindale 2 km
- Back of the Hill 2 km
- Brookline (Massachusetts) 2 km
- Mission Hill 3 km
- Bellevue (Massachusetts) 3 km
- Roxbury Crossing 3 km
- Beaconsfield 3 km
- Reservoir 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.