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Jamaica plain, MA

Jamaica plain, MA.

Population: 40,055 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jamaica plain, MA is $815,606 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $840,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,201/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$815,606

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$815,606
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+9.3%
10-year appreciation
+37.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$822,254
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$840,000
Median list price
$869,000
Median price per sqft
$642
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
119
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
105
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
50

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,201/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
Schools include
Hennigan K-8 School, Kennedy John F Elementary School, Manning Elementary School, English High School, Greater Egleston High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (3.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
231
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
361
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
238,258
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
204,873

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Boston African American National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - JAMAICA PLAIN, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN FAULKNER HOSPITAL, ARBOUR HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,410 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
72.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,809
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
633,927
Average weekly wage
$2,443
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Jamaica plainState medianUS median
Median home value$815,606$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$840,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,201/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,809$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jamaica plain, MA?
$815,606.
What is the median sale price in Jamaica plain, MA?
$840,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jamaica plain, MA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Jamaica plain, MA?
Typical rent: $3,201/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jamaica plain, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Jamaica plain, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Jamaica plain, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jamaica plain, MA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jamaica plain, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Neponset River, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Jamaica plain, MA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jamaica plain, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jamaica plain, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jamaica plain, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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