Needham town, Massachusetts
Needham town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Needham town is a geographic entity located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 32,897. The land area covers 12.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 32,897 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,586 | ±312 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,929 | ±293 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,586 | ±312 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 343 | ±194 |
| Median Home Value | $1,188,500 | ±$43,035 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,409 | ±$183 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $214,308 | ±$13,048 |
| Per Capita Income | $102,328 | ±$5,735 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,160 | ±324 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 16,025 | ±569 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF NEEDHAM
GUS Population: 32,931 (2024)
ID: 204629
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1471 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM MA 02492-2605
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GUS Population: 740,754 (2024)
ID: 128100
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
614 HIGH ST, DEDHAM MA 02026-1897
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Needham | KG-05 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | 06 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | KG-05 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | 09-12 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | PK-05 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | 07-08 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | KG-05 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Needham | KG-05 | Needham, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waban, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAM
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Hospital | City address association | 148 CHESTNUT STREET, NEEDHAM, MA, 02494 |
(781) 453-3002
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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
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College | 1.3 mi away | 1000 Olin Way, Needham, MA, 02492-1200 |
7812922300
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NEEDHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1139 HIGHLAND AVE., NEEDHAM, MA, 02494 |
(781) 455-7559
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Babson College
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College | 1.5 mi away | 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA, 02457-0310 |
7812351200
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WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 530 WASHINGTON ST., WELLESLEY, MA, 02482 |
(781) 235-1610
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William James College
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College | 2.2 mi away | One Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, 02459 |
6173276777
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HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 210 WASHINGTON STREET, WELLESLEY, MA, 02481 |
(781) 489-4416
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Massachusetts Bay Community College
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College | 2.4 mi away | 50 Oakland St, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481-5399 |
7812393000
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DOVER TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 56 DEDHAM ST., DOVER, MA, 02030 |
(508) 785-8113
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Wellesley College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA, 02481-8203 |
7812831000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NATICK, MA US, located 5.2 miles from Needham town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.2° | 17.5° | 26.4° | 3.37" | 13.8" |
| February | 38.2° | 17.6° | 27.9° | 3.07" | 8.9" |
| March | 46.1° | 25.4° | 35.7° | 3.95" | 8.2" |
| April | 58.0° | 35.1° | 46.6° | 4.07" | 2.2" |
| May | 67.7° | 45.6° | 56.7° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.5° | 55.9° | 66.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 61.7° | 71.8° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 59.4° | 69.9° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.0° | 51.8° | 62.4° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 39.7° | 50.7° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.3° | 31.1° | 41.2° | 3.74" | 1.1" |
| December | 40.7° | 22.9° | 31.8° | 4.43" | 11.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham CDP | CDP | 0.0 mi | — |
| Dover CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Wellesley CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Newton city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Dedham CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Brookline CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502144105. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.