Wellesley, MA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Wellesley, Massachusetts Summary
Life in Wellesley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wellesley 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 Wellesley:
The population in Wellesley is 29,906.
The median home value in Wellesley is $1,969,343.
The median income in Wellesley is $250,001.
The cost of living in Wellesley is 243 which is 2.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Wellesley is $2,849.
The unemployment rate in Wellesley is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Wellesley is 3.2%.
The average high in Wellesley is None° and the average low is None°.
Wellesley SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Wellesley, MA Crime Report
Crime in Wellesley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wellesley. Key points include:
There were 170 total crimes in Wellesley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellesley is 531.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellesley is 46.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wellesley is 484.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wellesley is -74.91% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wellesley Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellesley / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 170 | 531.7 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 46.9 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 37.5 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 155 | 484.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 65.7 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 121 | 378.4 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 40.7 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Wellesley, MA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Wellesley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wellesley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wellesley is 243 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wellesley is 2.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wellesley is $1,969,343.
The median income in Wellesley is $250,001.
Wellesley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wellesley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wellesley | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 526 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 135 | 136 | 100 | |
Wellesley, MA Weather
The average high in Wellesley 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 | Wellesley |
|---|---|
| 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
Wellesley, MA Photos
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Wellesley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wellesley
The current population in Wellesley is 29,906. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,906 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 29,862 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 29,365 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 28,747 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 28,747 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 29,201 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 29,004 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 28,909 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 28,832 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 28,858 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 28,504 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 28,188 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 27,818 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 27,623 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellesley
Wellesley is:
71.7% White with 21,443 White residents.
1.8% African American with 539 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
13.9% Asian with 4,171 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 111 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 1,817 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 1,799 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.7% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.8% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.9% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Wellesley
Wellesley is 56.0% female with 16,755 female residents.
Wellesley is 44.0% male with 13,151 male residents.
| Gender | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellesley for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Wellesley completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Wellesley completed 9-12th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wellesley completed high school / ged.
5.0% of adults in Wellesley completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Wellesley completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Wellesley completed bachelor's degree.
33.0% of adults in Wellesley completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Wellesley completed professional degree.
9.0% of adults in Wellesley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 33.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wellesley, Massachusetts
2.0% of households in Wellesley earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Wellesley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.9% of households in Wellesley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Wellesley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.5% of households in Wellesley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.2% of households in Wellesley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.0% of households in Wellesley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.5% of households in Wellesley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Wellesley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
61.1% of households in Wellesley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.9% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.5% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.2% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.0% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 61.1% | 21.1% | 12.6% |
