Needham, MA

Living in Needham

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 66
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 98
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Schools 91
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Residents

31k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
76% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
79% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate10%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree46%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$166k Median Household Income +$51k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more39%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts68%
Sales and office18%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$855k Median Home Value +$209k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent -$17 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K34%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Needham

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Needham

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump30%

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 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Needham

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Needham, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Needham, MA

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Theophany School
2 miles, E
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Riverside School
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Needham, MA

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Babson College
2 miles, NW
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Wellesley College
3 miles, W
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Lasell University
4 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Needham, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
5 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Needham, MA

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Manchester Airport
46 miles, N