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Massachusetts
Needham
Population 32,459
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Massachusetts
Wellesley
Population 30,347
Needham, MA vs Wellesley, MA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Needham, MA | Wellesley, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,459 | 30,347 |
| Median Household Income | $214,308 | $250,000+ |
| Median Rent | $2,409/mo | $2,886/mo |
| Median Home Value | $1,188,500 | $1,582,700 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 108 | 108 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 51.3% | 40.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% (county) | 4.1% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 79 | 50 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 597 | 327 |
| Median AQI | 39 | 39 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 308 | 308 |
| Summer Highs | 80°F | 80°F |
| Winter Lows | 19°F | 19°F |
| Snowfall | 46 in/yr | 46 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 5.0 / 5 | — |
| Students per Teacher | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| College Degree Rate | 81.9% | 89% |
| Foreign-Born % | 16.8% | 18.1% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +3.5% | +4.0% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above that. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.