At a Glance
Median Income
$112,635
$60,479 per capita
Home Value
$629,000
Zillow: $786,619
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
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)
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.