Living in Dedham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dedham · Census data 2020–2024
Dedham has 25,237 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $128,955 (24% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $661,800, the median rent is $2,042/month.
Dedham at a glance
- Population
- 25,237
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $128,955State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $661,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,042/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Dedham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dedham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dedham the median home value is $661,800, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,042 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,950 a month in housing costs.
Dedham median household income
The median household income in Dedham is $128,955 and the income per person is $69,824. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Dedham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,828
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.33
Dedham demographics
- Population
- 25,237
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 10,530
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dedham ›
Education in Dedham
55% of adults 25 and older in Dedham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dedham
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Dedham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedham | 25,237 | $128,955 | $661,800 | $2,042 |
| Westwood | 16,318 | $223,125 | $1,041,500 | $2,553 |
| Needham | 32,459 | $214,308 | $1,188,500 | $2,409 |
| Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $651,700 | $2,116 |
| Milton | 28,587 | $188,529 | $933,200 | $1,474 |
| Canton | 24,748 | $143,381 | $710,600 | $2,315 |
| Brookline | 63,266 | $142,101 | $1,246,800 | $2,835 |
| Dover | 5,930 | $250,001 | $1,340,300 | $2,917 |
| Newton | 89,044 | $190,304 | $1,264,900 | $2,370 |
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What is the median household income in Dedham, MA?
The median household income in Dedham is $128,955, 24% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dedham?
The median home value in Dedham is $661,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Dedham?
The median gross rent in Dedham is $2,042 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Dedham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Dedham?
The median age in Dedham is 44.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Dedham?
The average commute to work in Dedham is 29 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dedham?
The unemployment rate in Dedham is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dedham?
55% of adults in Dedham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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