At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$113,079 per capita
Home Value
$1,513,400
Zillow: $1,976,477
Median Rent
$2,849/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Wellesley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellesley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellesley 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
Wellesley residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellesley is $1,513,400 , 437% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,976,477. Median rent is $2,849/month, with 24.1% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Wellesley reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 405/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
87.1% of adults in Wellesley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(158% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellesley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population29,906
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,985/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$113,079
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B
Home Value$1,513,400
Rent$2,849
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$1,976,477
Housing Units9,320
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property405/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary51/100K
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation138 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+87.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+54.3%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellesley was built in 1954.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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