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02492

Needham, MA

Total Population
21,192
Median Household Income
$207,844
Median Home Value
$1,122,000
Median Rent
$2,390

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$207,844
100.7% above state median
Home Value
$1,122,000
104.4% above state median
Rent
$2,390
100% above state median
Median Age
42.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Needham, MA

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 84.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 72% family households.

Low poverty rate of 3.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$207,844
+176.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.7%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.87 people

Total Households
7,202
Family Households
71.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
42.6%
#2 Industry
Education
25.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
11.6%
Total Employed Residents:5,396

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.7%
192 workers
Public Transit
12.2%
868 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,143
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (12.2% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
9,807 employed
Labor Force
10,488
681 unemployed
Median Age
42.6 years
Per Capita Income
$93,450
Poverty Rate
3.0%

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