Wellesley, MA

Living in Wellesley

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 91
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 100
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Schools 94
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Residents

29k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
84% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black2%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate5%
Some College9%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree50%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$197k Median Household Income +$57k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more49%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office21%
Service7%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van64%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked12%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$1.1M Median Home Value +$256k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$617 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M30%
$1.5M to $1.99M16%
$2M or more15%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wellesley

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Wellesley

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 29 4 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 47 4 3
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 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wellesley

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wellesley, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wellesley, MA

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St John School
2 miles, NE
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The Rivers School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Wellesley, MA

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Babson College
1 miles, SE
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Wellesley College
2 miles, SW
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Lasell University
3 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wellesley, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
7 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Wellesley, MA

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Manchester Airport
44 miles, N