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Compare Needham to Wellesley

This post compares Needham, Massachusetts to Wellesley, 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) Wellesley (CDP)
Population 30,429 29,004
Income (median) $102,091 $133,980
Home Value (median) $752,000 $1,042,300
White 86% 82%
Black 2% 3%
Asian 8% 11%
With Kids 41% 42%
Age (median) 43 35
Rentals 17% 17%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Needham or Wellesley?
A: Needham has a similar population count than Wellesley: 30429 compared with 29004 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Needham or in Wellesley?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Needham.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Needham or Wellesley?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Needham.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Needham does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 17% for Needham versus 17% for Wellesley.

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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