Question 1

Is Jamaica Plain, MA or Lynn, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Jamaica Plain, MA is approximately $729,600 and in Lynn, MA it is approximately $286,000 — a difference of $443,600.

Question 2

Is Jamaica Plain, MA or Lynn, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica Plain, MA scores higher on safety. Jamaica Plain, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Lynn, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Jamaica Plain, MA or Lynn, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica Plain, MA is more walkable. Jamaica Plain, MA has a Walk Score of 67/100 and Lynn, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Jamaica Plain, MA or Lynn, MA?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica Plain, MA has higher-rated schools. Jamaica Plain, MA has a school rating of 7.6/10 and Lynn, MA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Jamaica Plain, MA or Lynn, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Jamaica Plain, MA	Lynn, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$730K	$286K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	N/A
Median Income	$115K ✓ Higher income	$21K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	67/100 ✓ More walkable	58/100
Transit Score	33/100	49/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	40/100	57/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	16 min ✓ Shorter commute	20 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools	7.3/10
Best for	Young professionalsFamilies with childrenPet owners	Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crime

Jamaica Plain, MA vs Lynn, MA

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