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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4742°N, 71.0977°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suffolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0356 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Stoneham has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (3.3").