At a Glance
Median Income
$87,083
$30,550 per capita
Home Value
$132,400
Zillow: $206,226
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.9% smoking rate
How Dedham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dedham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dedham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dedham residents earn a median household income of $87,083 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,550. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dedham is $132,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,226. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
18.8% of adults in Dedham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dedham has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,083
Per Capita$30,550
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,400
Rent
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$206,226
Housing Units79
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,270 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dedham was founded in 1883.
The median home in Dedham was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.