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Compare Needham to Worcester
This post compares Needham, Massachusetts to Worcester, 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) | Worcester (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,429 | 184,743 |
| Income (median) | $102,091 | $45,149 |
| Home Value (median) | $752,000 | $210,600 |
| White | 86% | 69% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| With Kids | 41% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 43 | 34 |
| Rentals | 17% | 57% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Needham or Worcester?
A: Needham has a much smaller population count than Worcester: 30429 compared with 184743 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Needham or in Worcester?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Needham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Needham or Worcester?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Needham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Worcester does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 17% for Needham versus 57% for Worcester.
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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