Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Malden, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Jamaica Plain, MA is approximately $729,600 and in Malden, MA it is approximately $570,600 — a difference of $159,000.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Jamaica Plain, MA is more walkable. Jamaica Plain, MA has a Walk Score of 67/100 and Malden, MA has a Walk Score of 63/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Jamaica Plain, MA	Malden, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$730K	$571K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$115K ✓ Higher income	$90K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	67/100 ✓ More walkable	63/100
Transit Score	33/100	48/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	40/100 ✓ More bikeable	25/100
Commute	16 min	13 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools	7.3/10
Best for	Young professionalsFamilies with childrenPet owners	commutersfamiliesyoung professionals

Jamaica Plain, MA vs Malden, MA

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