Needham, MA
Living in Needham
Bikeability74
Walkability66
Commute24
Public Transit77
Affordability1
Public Safety88
Airports53
Hospitals66
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+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
$166kMedian 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
$855kMedian Home Value+$209k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Needham, MA
Monsignor Haddad Middle
0 miles, E
St Joseph Elementary School
0 miles, E
Theophany School
2 miles, E
Riverside School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Needham, MA
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
1 miles, NW
Babson College
2 miles, NW
Wellesley College
3 miles, W
Lasell University
4 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Needham, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
0 miles, SE
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
4 miles, N
Bournewood Hospital
5 miles, E
Westwood Pembroke Health Systems
5 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Needham, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
32 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
40 miles, S
Manchester Airport
46 miles, N