Jamaica Plain—affectionately known as JP—is one of Boston’s most eclectic and beloved neighborhoods. Once a streetcar suburb, it’s now a thriving community where artists, families, and longtime residents mingle at farmers markets, coffee shops, and music venues. Centre Street anchors the neighborhood with locally owned boutiques, eateries, and the iconic JP Licks ice cream shop.
Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum—two jewels of the Emerald Necklace—offering trails, water views, and space to breathe within the city. Architecturally, JP showcases everything from Victorian single-families and classic triple-deckers to newly converted condos and modern townhomes. Transit access is strong via the Orange Line, commuter rail, and several major bus routes, making downtown commutes easy.
Culturally, JP embraces diversity and creativity. From the annual Wake Up the Earth Festival to neighborhood art walks and vibrant dining spots like Brassica Kitchen, Ten Tables, and The Haven, JP exudes character and community pride. It’s a place where green space, good food, and good neighbors define daily life.
In JP the real estate inventory tends to be as diverse as its demographics. Between 2015 and 2025, roughly 15% of the residential properties sold were single family homes and about 76% were condos.
In the 1800s, ice cut from Jamaica Pond went out on ships to the Caribbean and as far as Calcutta, part of the global ice trade that Boston’s Frederic Tudor built.
The Muddy River, Jamaica Pond, the Arboretum, Forest Hills Cemetery and Franklin Park, all of it runs through JP.
The old Haffenreffer brewery and its smokestack, now home to the Sam Adams brewery and a cluster of local businesses.
Founded in 1877, the oldest continuously operating community theater in America. A great place to visit during the holidays too!
A garden cemetery for a quiet walk, and the resting place of e.e. cummings and Anne Sexton.
JP’s early-May festival and parade, from Spontaneous Celebrations. It's loud, proud and the best example of JP's Activism and Community Involvement.
Coffee and pastries inside the Brewery Complex. A breakfast sammy to die for.
I mean it's in the name. They have chess on Thursdays, coffee and other tasty treats aside from ice cream.
A Spanish bistro with an exceptionally well-curated record and book store in the back. Run by the best people!
Perhaps the only authentic Scottish Pub in Greater Boston. Their Scotch offerings are top shelf and their food is, as they say, quite tidy.
Where the locals gather, in front, inside and out back. A JP institution since the late ’80s.
Some of the best local music across the city and could be the LEAST pretentious venue in Greater Boston.
Dancing at the Jamaica Pond boathouse. See JP Jitterbugs for dates/times.
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41,109 people live in Jamaica Plain, where the median age is 34.9 and the average individual income is $72,568. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Jamaica Plain, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Treat Yo’self, Encore, and International Mahayana Yoga Association.
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Jamaica Plain has 17,928 households, with an average household size of 2.23. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jamaica Plain do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 41,109 people call Jamaica Plain home. The population density is 11,612 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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