At a Glance
Median Income
$124,375
$67,595 per capita
Home Value
$630,400
Zillow: $747,470
Median Rent
$2,058/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
1,297/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $124,375 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,595. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dedham is $630,400 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $747,470. Median rent is $2,058/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Dedham reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,297/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.1% of adults in Dedham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dedham has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population25,109
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,375
Per Capita$67,595
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B+
Home Value$630,400
Rent$2,058
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$747,470
Housing Units10,885
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property1,297/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault4/100K
Burglary32/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Dedham was founded in 1635.
The median home in Dedham was built in 1955.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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