Stoneham, MA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25

Living In Stoneham, Massachusetts Summary

Life in Stoneham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Stoneham 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 Stoneham:

  • The population in Stoneham is 22,986.

  • The median home value in Stoneham is $783,765.

  • The median income in Stoneham is $112,635.

  • The cost of living in Stoneham is 160 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Stoneham is $1,878.

  • The unemployment rate in Stoneham is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Stoneham is 4.6%.

  • The average high in Stoneham is None° and the average low is None°.

Stoneham SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
7
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
5

Stoneham, MA Crime Report

Crime in Stoneham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Stoneham. Key points include:

  • There were 177 total crimes in Stoneham in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Stoneham is 763.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Stoneham is 151.0 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Stoneham is 612.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Stoneham is -63.96% below the national average.

177
Total Crimes
-63.96%
Below National Average

Crime In Stoneham Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Stoneham
/ 100k People
Massachusetts
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 177 763.8 1,426.8 2,119.2
Violent Crime 35 151.0 314.7 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 1.8 5.0
Robbery 1 4.3 36.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 31 133.8 249.3 256.0
Property Crime 142 612.8 1,112.1 1,760.0
Burglary 28 120.8 130.3 229.0
Larceny 105 453.1 876.3 1,272.0
Car Theft 9 38.8 105.5 259.0

Stoneham, MA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Stoneham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Stoneham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Stoneham is 160 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Stoneham is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Stoneham is $783,765.

  • The median income in Stoneham is $112,635.

160
Stoneham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Stoneham Comparison Table

Living Expense Stoneham Massachusetts National Average
Overall 160 134 100
Services 124 121 100
Groceries 107 106 100
Health 113 112 100
Housing 248 164 100
Transportation 119 120 100
Utilities 134 136 100

Stoneham, MA Weather

  • The average high in Stoneham 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.

StatStoneham
Average Annual HighNone
Average Annual LowNone
Annual Precipitation DaysNone
Average Annual PrecipitationNone
Average Annual SnowfallNone
None°
Average High
None
Days of Rain

2 Reviews & Comments About Stoneham

Overall User Rating
4.0
/5

HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-13 19:59:46.871226

There is very little crime in the town. The education system is surprisingly good. Despite my best efforts I did learn something in public school. I grew up in this town and still live here.

The Dairy Dome used to be good but it closed now. Lately there's been too much construction and the roads are ripped up.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 18:01:37.134196

Every once in a while there's a big drug bust or a body found in Stoneham but most of the crime is pretty minor stuff.

The farmer's market every summer is delightful but there's tons of pot holes in the streets.

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Stoneham Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Stoneham

The current population in Stoneham is 22,986. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2023 22,986 -0.0%
2022 22,992 -0.4%
2021 23,077 -2.3%
2020 23,625 1.7%
2019 23,223 4.9%
2018 22,144 0.8%
2017 21,967 0.6%
2016 21,831 0.4%
2015 21,752 0.7%
2014 21,611 0.5%
2013 21,498 0.4%
2012 21,414 0.0%
2011 21,413 0.4%
2010 21,320 -

Race / Ethnicity in Stoneham

White
82.1% (18,865)
African American
0.8% (185)
American Indian
0.0% (9)
Asian
7.1% (1,626)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (67)
Two Or More
5.1% (1,167)
Hispanic
4.6% (1,067)

Stoneham is:

  • 82.1% White with 18,865 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 185 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 7.1% Asian with 1,626 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 67 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 1,167 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.6% Hispanic with 1,067 Hispanic residents.

Race Stoneham MA USA
White 82.1% 67.8% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 6.5% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 7.1% 7.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 1.1% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.1% 4.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.6% 12.9% 19.0%

Gender in Stoneham

Female
52.2% (11,991)
Male
47.8% (10,994)
  • Stoneham is 52.2% female with 11,991 female residents.

  • Stoneham is 47.8% male with 10,994 male residents.

Gender Stoneham MA USA
Female 52.2% 51.1% 50.5%
Male 47.8% 48.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Stoneham for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Stoneham completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Stoneham completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Stoneham completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Stoneham completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Stoneham completed associate's degree.

  • 32.0% of adults in Stoneham completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Stoneham completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Stoneham completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Stoneham completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1.0% (229)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (689)
High School / GED
24.0% (5,516)
Some College
12.0% (2,758)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (1,379)
Bachelor's Degree
32.0% (7,355)
Master's Degree
16.0% (3,677)
Professional Degree
2.0% (459)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (919)
Education Stoneham MA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 24.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 12.0% 14.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 32.0% 25.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Stoneham, Massachusetts

  • 2.3% of households in Stoneham earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Stoneham earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Stoneham earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Stoneham earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Stoneham earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Stoneham earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Stoneham earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Stoneham earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Stoneham earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 26.2% of households in Stoneham earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.3% (53,601)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (49,738)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (132,555)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (98,994)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.4% (123,863)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.8% (248,934)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (290,705)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (384,629)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.6% (312,194)
$200,000 or more
26.2% (603,382)
Income Stoneham MA USA
Less than $10,000 2.3% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 5.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 5.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.4% 7.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.8% 12.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 11.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 17.7% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.6% 11.8% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 26.2% 21.1% 12.6%

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