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Compare Needham to Amherst Center

This post compares Needham, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Needham (CDP) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 30,429 20,084
Income (median) $102,091 $41,948
Home Value (median) $752,000 $327,100
White 86% 76%
Black 2% 5%
Asian 8% 12%
With Kids 41% 18%
Age (median) 43 20
Rentals 17% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Needham or Amherst Center?
A: Needham has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 30429 compared with 20084 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Needham or in Amherst Center?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Needham.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Needham or Amherst Center?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Needham.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 17% for Needham versus 63% for Amherst Center.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Needham may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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