Needham, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
31,177
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
2.4%
Median Home
$900,200
Median Income
$174,707
Median Rent
$1,604
Needham SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
9
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
4
Needham, MA Crime Report
141
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
446.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-80.97%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Needham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 141 | 446.4 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 76.0 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.3 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 57.0 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 117 | 370.4 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 41.2 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 96 | 303.9 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 25.3 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Needham, MA Cost Of Living
180
Needham's Overall Cost Of Living
Needham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Needham | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 320 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 116 | 100 | |
Needham, MA Photos
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Rankings for Needham in Massachusetts
Map Of Needham, MA
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Population over time in Needham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,177 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 30,735 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 30,429 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 30,167 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 29,853 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 29,540 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 29,240 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 29,005 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 28,786 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 28,683 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Needham
| Race | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Needham
| Gender | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Needham for adults over 25
| Education | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Needham, Massachusetts
| Income | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.6% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 44.0% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
