Living in Wellesley, MA
Wellesley, Massachusetts Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
28,747
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
4.4%
Median Home
$1,149,100
Median Income
$197,132
Median Rent
$1,938
Wellesley SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
9.5
Amenities
9
Education
10
Commute
5
Wellesley, MA Crime Report
127
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
428.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-82.71%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellesley / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 127 | 428.3 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 23.6 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 23.6 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 120 | 404.7 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 15 | 50.6 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 104 | 350.7 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 3.4 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
Wellesley, MA Cost Of Living
214
Wellesley's Overall Cost Of Living
Wellesley's Overall Cost Of Living
2.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wellesley | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 129 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 430 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 114 | 100 | |
Wellesley, MA Photos
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Rankings for Wellesley in Massachusetts
Map Of Wellesley, MA
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Population over time in Wellesley
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.3% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 12.4% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wellesley
| Gender | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellesley for adults over 25
| Education | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wellesley, Massachusetts
| Income | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.3% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.4% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.8% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 49.3% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
