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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 203 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 $1,540,159.
The median income in Needham is $214,308.
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 | 203 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 407 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Needham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Needham
The current population in Needham is 32,459. The population has increased 13.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,459 | 1.2% |
| 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
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Needham is:
80.8% White with 26,234 White residents.
1.5% African American with 478 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
9.9% Asian with 3,218 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 219 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 1,110 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 1,179 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Needham
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Needham is 51.9% female with 16,837 female residents.
Needham is 48.1% male with 15,622 male residents.
| Gender | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Needham for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Needham completed < 9th grade.
1.0% 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.
33.0% of adults in Needham completed bachelor's degree.
31.0% 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 | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 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% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 31.0% | 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
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3.2% of households in Needham earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Needham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Needham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.6% of households in Needham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Needham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.1% of households in Needham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.1% of households in Needham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Needham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Needham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
52.6% of households in Needham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 52.6% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
