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Massachusetts
Wellesley
Population 30,347
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Massachusetts
Needham
Population 32,459
Wellesley, MA vs Needham, MA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Wellesley, MA | Needham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,347 | 32,459 |
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ | $214,308 |
| Median Rent | $2,886/mo | $2,409/mo |
| Median Home Value | $1,582,700 | $1,188,500 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 108 | 108 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 40.4% | 51.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | 3.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% (county) | 4.1% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 50 | 79 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 327 | 597 |
| 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 | 27.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Hospitals | — | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 5.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| College Degree Rate | 89% | 81.9% |
| Foreign-Born % | 18.1% | 16.8% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +4.0% | +3.5% |
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.