Needham, MA
1 neighborhoods · 21,192 residents · Massachusetts
A
82/100
100
Safety Score
95
Affordability
$208K
Median Income
$1122K
Median Home Value
Is Needham, MA a Good Place to Live?
Needham receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (100/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (95/100) with a median household income of $207,844 and median home values around $1,122,000.
About 84.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.5%. 92% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$2,390
Median Rent/mo
84.9%
College Educated
6.5%
Unemployment
92%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
21,192
Population
1
Zip Codes
Norfolk
County
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Neighborhoods in Needham
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02492Norfolk Co. | 82 A | 100 | 95 | $208K | $1122K | 21,192 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.