Dedham SnackAbility
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Crime in Dedham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dedham. Key points include:
There were 405 total crimes in Dedham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dedham is 1,597.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dedham is 272.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dedham is 1,325.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dedham is -24.63% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Dedham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dedham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 405 | 1,597.3 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 69 | 272.1 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.9 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 62 | 244.5 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 336 | 1,325.2 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 98.6 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 286 | 1,128.0 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 98.6 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dedham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dedham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dedham is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dedham is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dedham is $765,656.
The median income in Dedham is $128,955.
Dedham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dedham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dedham | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 242 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dedham, MA Weather
The average high in Dedham is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Dedham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dedham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dedham
The current population in Dedham is 25,237. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,237 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 25,109 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 25,150 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 25,308 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 25,330 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 25,283 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 25,377 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 25,377 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 25,272 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,224 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 25,111 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 24,906 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 24,716 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 24,521 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 24,325 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dedham
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Dedham is:
78.8% White with 19,878 White residents.
6.4% African American with 1,623 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 716 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 55 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 962 Two Or More residents.
7.9% Hispanic with 1,998 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dedham
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Dedham is 51.2% female with 12,922 female residents.
Dedham is 48.8% male with 12,315 male residents.
| Gender | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dedham for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Dedham completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Dedham completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Dedham completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Dedham completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Dedham completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Dedham completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Dedham completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Dedham completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Dedham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dedham, Massachusetts
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4.1% of households in Dedham earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Dedham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Dedham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Dedham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.1% of households in Dedham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in Dedham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.8% of households in Dedham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Dedham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Dedham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.4% of households in Dedham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.4% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
