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Dedham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
25,109
Population
2,445/sq mi density
$124,375
Median Income
$67,595 per capita
$630,400
Home Value
$747,470 Zillow
$2,058
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
28
Violent Crime/100K
1,297 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,375 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$630,400 home value, $2,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$630,400
124% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,058/mo
77% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,885
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$630,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$747,470
Median Sale Price
$935,000
Median List Price
$574,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.7%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$2,058/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,976/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
20 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$433
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $630,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,470 |
| Median Sale Price | $935,000 |
| Median List Price | $574,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $433 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,058 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,976 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $433 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,885 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |