Dexter, Dedham, MA

Living in Dexter

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 65
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Commute 18
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 99
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Schools 85
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Residents

14k Population -301 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$152k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more37%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$792k Median Home Value +$162k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$787 Median Monthly Rent -$310 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more6%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dexter

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Dexter

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump34%

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 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dexter, Dedham, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Dexter, Dedham, MA

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The Rashi School
1 miles, N
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Ursuline Academy
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Dexter, Dedham, MA

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Babson College
4 miles, NW
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Curry College
4 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dexter, Dedham, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
4 miles, NE
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Norwood Hospital
4 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Dexter, Dedham, MA

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, N