Needham Town, MA

Living in Needham Town

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 66
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 98
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Schools 91
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Residents

31k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
76% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
79% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate10%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree46%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$166k Median Household Income +$51k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more39%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts68%
Sales and office18%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$855k Median Home Value +$209k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent -$17 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K34%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Needham Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Needham Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Needham Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Needham Town, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Needham Town, MA

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Theophany School
2 miles, E
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Riverside School
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Needham Town, MA

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Babson College
2 miles, NW
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Wellesley College
3 miles, W
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Lasell University
4 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Needham Town, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
5 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Needham Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
46 miles, N