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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain, MA has 18 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 1,072 units. Of the 13 properties with available inspection scores, 11 rated excellent and 2 rated good, with none falling into fair or poor -- a strong overall picture of housing quality. None of the 13 mapped properties carry high flood risk.

18
Properties
1,072
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability

Jamaica Plain is part of the greater Boston metro area, where housing costs are among the highest in the country. The 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties listed here -- totaling 877 units -- represent an important source of below-market housing for income-qualified renters in the neighborhood.

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🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime data specific to Jamaica Plain was not available in FBI Crime Data Explorer at the time of publication. For a broader picture, the Boston Police Department publishes crime statistics on its official website and through the City of Boston open data portal.

  • Flood risk: None of the 13 HUD-assisted properties in Jamaica Plain are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to our flood mapping data.
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🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 87 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Jamaica Plain

The assisted properties in Jamaica Plain score well for walkability and transit access, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 87 - Very Walkable
  • Transit Score: 74 - Excellent Transit
  • Bike Score: 89

These scores reflect the area around the assisted housing properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
7 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools across 1 district serve Jamaica Plain, including 6 elementary and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Cost of Living in Jamaica Plain, MA

Jamaica Plain is part of the Boston metro area, where housing costs are among the highest in the country. Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that burden for eligible renters.

Lease Lantern has identified 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 877 total units in Jamaica Plain. These properties set rents based on income limits rather than market rates, which can mean substantial savings compared to renting at full market price in this neighborhood.

  • Affordable properties tracked: 13
  • Total income-restricted units: 877

Eligibility and rent amounts vary by property and program type. Check individual listings for current income limits and unit availability.

BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Jamaica Plain have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(13 of 18 scored)
90+ (11)70–89 (2)No score (5)

18 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain is one of Boston's most transit-connected neighborhoods, with 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 877 units. A walk score of 87 ("Very Walkable") and a transit score of 74 ("Excellent Transit"), according to Walk Score, mean residents can get around easily without a car.

Inspection results here are strong: all 13 scored properties earned ratings, with 11 rated excellent and 2 rated good, according to HUD inspection data. No properties in Jamaica Plain carry a high flood risk, based on available flood mapping across all 13 properties.

Schools Near Affordable Housing in Jamaica Plain

According to NCES Common Core of Data, the area is served by 7 public schools within 1 district, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school.

Getting Around Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain scores 87 for walkability and 89 for bikeability, according to Walk Score, making it a practical choice for residents who prefer to walk, bike, or use public transit for daily errands and commutes.

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Eligibility & how to apply

Massachusetts income limits (2026)Massachusetts public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Massachusetts

Helpful guides

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