Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Jamaica Plain, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Jamaica Plain, MA is approximately $729,600 and in Newton, MA it is approximately $971,700 — a difference of $242,100.

Question 2

Is Jamaica Plain, MA or Newton, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Jamaica Plain, MA is more walkable. Jamaica Plain, MA has a Walk Score of 67/100 and Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Jamaica Plain, MA	Newton, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$730K ✓ Lower price	$972K
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$115K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	67/100 ✓ More walkable	32/100
Transit Score	33/100	44/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	40/100 ✓ More bikeable	36/100
Commute	16 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.6/10	7.6/10
Best for	Young professionalsFamilies with childrenPet owners	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals

Jamaica Plain, MA vs Newton, MA

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