At a Glance
Median Income
$78,906
$39,701 per capita
Violent Crime
601/100K
1,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Needham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Needham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Needham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Needham residents earn a median household income of $78,906 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,701. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Needham reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,914/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Needham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Needham has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,906
Per Capita$39,701
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$127,835
Housing Units50
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent601/100K
Property1,914/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation165 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute46 min
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Needham was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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