Needham, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Needham, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Needham research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Needham over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Needham:
The population in Needham is 31,808.
The median home value in Needham is $939,800.
The median income in Needham is $182,813.
The cost of living in Needham is 180 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Needham is $1,826.
The unemployment rate in Needham is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Needham is 2.3%.
Table Of Contents
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
137
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
426.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-81.84%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Needham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 137 | 426.0 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 43.5 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.1 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 37.3 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 123 | 382.5 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 65.3 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 97 | 301.6 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 15.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,177 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 30,735 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 30,429 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 30,167 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 29,853 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 29,540 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 29,240 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 29,005 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 28,786 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 28,683 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Needham
| Race | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 69.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Needham
| Gender | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Needham for adults over 25
| Education | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 33.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Needham, Massachusetts
| Income | Needham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.8% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.2% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.9% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 45.5% | 16.3% | 9.5% |
