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
$765,040 Zillow
$2,058
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
296
Violent Crime/100K
1,353 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$124,375 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$630,400 home value, $2,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,109
Census 2023
Population Density
2,445
per square mile
Land Area
4.1
square miles (10.6 km²)
Median Age
43.5 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.4%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
7.5%
Asian
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.7%
Spanish
17.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.2%
Veterans
4.6%
23% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.6%
11% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.3%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.7%
80% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.489
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 25,109 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,445 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
Language
| English Only | 83.7% |
| Spanish | 17.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.2% |
| Veterans | 4.6% |
| Disability | 11.6% |
| Health Insurance | 98.3% |
| Uninsured | 1.7% |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.489 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |