Jamaica Plain
Quick Comments: Revitalized, Welcoming, Diverse
Transportation: Orange Line train, and buses
Residents and visitors enjoy walking, biking, and running along Jamaica Pond on the Jamaicaway, which is part of several parks known as Boston's Emerald Necklace.
This ethnically diverse area is home to many Latinos, young families, and a growing gay and lesbian community. The blend of cultures is reflected in local businesses, such as the many different restaurants that line Centre Street.
It is recommended that you rent/lease an apartment in this neighborhood after you arrive in the U.S. and can evaluate the area.