Needham, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
30,970
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
2.7%
Median Home
$855,300
Median Income
$165,547
Median Rent
$1,483
Needham SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
9
Education
10
Commute
4
Needham, MA Crime Report
145
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
463.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-81.28%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Needham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 145 | 463.6 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 32.0 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 25.6 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 135 | 431.7 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 22 | 70.3 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 112 | 358.1 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 3.2 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
Needham, MA Cost Of Living
181
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 | 181 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 129 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 319 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 114 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.8% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Needham
| Gender | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Needham for adults over 25
| Education | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 24.0% | 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 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.1% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.5% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.1% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
