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Stoneham, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
22,986 Population 3,818/sq mi density
$112,635 Median Income $60,479 per capita
$629,000 Home Value $786,619 Zillow
$1,878 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 770 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,635 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$629,000 home value, $1,878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stoneham, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,635
50% above
$60,479 per capita
Home Value
$629,000
123% above
Zillow: $786,619
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
61% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
60% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
26% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Stoneham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stoneham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
150%
Home Value
223%
Rent
161%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
160%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stoneham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stoneham residents earn a median household income of $112,635 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,479. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stoneham is $629,000 , 123% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $786,619. Median rent is $1,878/month, with 27.9% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Stoneham reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 770/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

54.0% of adults in Stoneham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stoneham 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 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population22,986
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density3,818/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,635
Per Capita$60,479
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525

Housing

B+
Home Value$629,000
Rent$1,878
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$786,619
Housing Units9,904
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property770/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary194/100K

Health

Obesity23.9%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,117/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation157 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Stoneham was built in 1963.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.