Dedham, MA

Living in Dedham

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 62
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 95
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Schools 75
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Residents

25k Population +958 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
53% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$101k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more18%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$461k Median Home Value +$73k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$377 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dedham

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Dedham

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 14
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 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dedham

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding58
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dedham, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Dedham, MA

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Ursuline Academy
0 miles, SW
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Sunny Bear Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Dedham, MA

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Curry College
3 miles, E
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Pine Manor College
5 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dedham, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
4 miles, N
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Norwood Hospital
4 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Dedham, MA

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Manchester Airport
49 miles, N