Wellesley, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
28,747
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
4.2%
Median Home
$1,212,100
Median Income
$213,684
Median Rent
$2,177
Wellesley SnackAbility
7.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
5
Wellesley, MA Crime Report
120Total Crimes
418.3Total Crimes / 100k People
-82.17%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wellesley / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 120 | 418.3 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 34.9 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 13.9 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 110 | 383.4 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 66.2 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 85 | 296.3 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 20.9 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Wellesley, MA Cost Of Living
216Wellesley's Overall Cost Of Living
2.2x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wellesley | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 432 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 116 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,747 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 29,201 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 29,004 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 28,909 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 28,832 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 28,858 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 28,504 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 28,188 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 27,818 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 27,623 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wellesley
| Race | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.0% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wellesley
| Gender | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.6% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wellesley for adults over 25
| Education | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 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% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 13.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wellesley, Massachusetts
| Income | Wellesley | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.4% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.4% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.1% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 53.2% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
