Dexter, Dedham, MA
Living in Dexter
Bikeability72
Walkability65
Commute18
Public Transit79
Affordability4
Public Safety91
Airports53
Hospitals69
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-301 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$152kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more37%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$792kMedian Home Value+$162k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$787Median Monthly Rent-$310 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dexter
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21
Property Crime in Dexter
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dexter, Dedham, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dexter, Dedham, MA
The Rashi School
1 miles, N
Ursuline Academy
1 miles, SE
Noble and Greenough School
1 miles, NE
Dedham Country Day School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Dexter, Dedham, MA
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
4 miles, NW
Babson College
4 miles, NW
Curry College
4 miles, E
Boston Baptist College
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dexter, Dedham, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
3 miles, NW
Westwood Pembroke Health Systems
3 miles, S
Bournewood Hospital
4 miles, NE
Norwood Hospital
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Dexter, Dedham, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
35 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
38 miles, S
Manchester Airport
48 miles, N