Wellesley, MA
Living in Wellesley
Bikeability79
Walkability91
Commute28
Public Transit79
Affordability1
Public Safety90
Airports52
Hospitals69
Colleges100
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
84%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black2%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate5%
Some College9%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree50%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$197kMedian Household Income+$57k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more49%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office21%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van64%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$1.1MMedian Home Value+$256k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$617 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M30%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more15%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wellesley
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21
Property Crime in Wellesley
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wellesley
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wellesley, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wellesley, MA
Tenacre Country Day School
1 miles, S
St John School
2 miles, NE
Beginnings Child Development Center
2 miles, N
The Rivers School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wellesley, MA
Babson College
1 miles, SE
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
1 miles, SE
Wellesley College
2 miles, SW
Lasell University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wellesley, MA
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
3 miles, NE
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
3 miles, SE
Walden Behavioral Care, Llc
5 miles, N
Bournewood Hospital
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wellesley, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
30 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
41 miles, S
Manchester Airport
44 miles, N