Is Jamaica Plain Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Jamaica Plain
Population: 37K
Score Range
27-84 (best: 92)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Jamaica Plain walkable? Jamaica Plain Walkability Overview
Is Jamaica Plain walkable? It depends on where you live. Some neighborhoods are very walkable, but most of the city really needs a car. About a third scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (83), Education (76)
Weakest categories
Restaurants & Cafes (37), Shopping (32)
Scores range from 25 to 92 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Jamaica Plain
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaBack Bay | 92 |
Brighton | 68 |
Roxbury | 66 |
Jamaica Plain | 58 |
Brookline | 54(25-83) |
Mattapan | 51 |
West Roxbury | 39 |
Hyde Park | 27 |
Want to check a specific address in Jamaica Plain?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.