Needham, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Needham, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Needham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Needham over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Needham:
The population in Needham is 32,059.
The median home value in Needham is $1,513,543.
The median income in Needham is $212,241.
The cost of living in Needham is 202 which is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Needham is $2,412.
The unemployment rate in Needham is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Needham is 3.8%.
The average high in Needham is None° and the average low is None°.
Needham SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Needham, MA Crime Report
Crime in Needham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Needham. Key points include:
There were 229 total crimes in Needham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Needham is 698.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Needham is 51.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Needham is 646.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Needham is -67.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Needham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Needham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 229 | 698.6 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 51.9 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 39.7 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 212 | 646.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 73.2 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 176 | 536.9 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 36.6 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Needham, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Needham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Needham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Needham is 202 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Needham is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Needham is $1,513,543.
The median income in Needham is $212,241.
Needham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Needham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Needham | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 392 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 136 | 100 | |
Needham, MA Weather
The average high in Needham 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 | Needham |
|---|---|
| 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
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Needham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Needham
The current population in Needham is 32,059. The population has increased 11.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,059 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 31,957 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 31,808 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 31,177 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 30,970 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 30,735 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 30,429 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 30,167 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 29,853 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 29,540 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 29,240 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 29,005 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 28,786 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 28,683 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Needham
Needham is:
80.9% White with 25,927 White residents.
1.5% African American with 470 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
10.5% Asian with 3,359 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 41 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 30 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 1,036 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 1,188 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.5% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Needham
Needham is 52.0% female with 16,681 female residents.
Needham is 48.0% male with 15,378 male residents.
| Gender | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Needham for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Needham completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Needham completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Needham completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in Needham completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Needham completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Needham completed bachelor's degree.
32.0% of adults in Needham completed master's degree.
11.0% of adults in Needham completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Needham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 32.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Needham, Massachusetts
3.3% of households in Needham earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Needham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Needham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Needham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.7% of households in Needham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.7% of households in Needham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.4% of households in Needham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.8% of households in Needham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Needham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
52.8% of households in Needham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.7% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 52.8% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
