Dedham, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
25,330
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
4.8%
Median Home
$482,500
Median Income
$101,780
Median Rent
$1,823
Dedham SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
4
Dedham, MA Crime Report
285
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,130.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-51.83%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dedham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 285 | 1,130.2 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 27.8 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.9 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 15.9 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 278 | 1,102.4 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 55.5 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 223 | 884.3 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 162.6 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Dedham, MA Cost Of Living
141
Dedham's Overall Cost Of Living
Dedham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Dedham | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 126 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 194 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Dedham in Massachusetts
Map Of Dedham, MA
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Population over time in Dedham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,330 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 25,377 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 25,377 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 25,272 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 25,224 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 25,111 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 24,906 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 24,716 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 24,521 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 24,325 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dedham
| Race | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.7% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Dedham
| Gender | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dedham for adults over 25
| Education | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Dedham, Massachusetts
| Income | Dedham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.1% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
