Needham
| State |  Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 508 |
| County Seat | Dedham |
| Area | 32 km² |
| Water area | 1 km² |
| Population | 32,091 |
| Population Density | 1,008 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| FIPS | 2544140 |
| GNIS-ID | 612343 |
| Place type | Census-designated place |
| Founded | 1680 |
| Coordinates | ♁42° 17′ N, 71° 15′ W |
| Latitude | 42.281593 |
| Longitude | -71.242414 |
Needham is located in the Norfolk County in Massachusetts. Currently, 2 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 32,091 on an area of 32 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · -0.12 % · ⌀ 2,409 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 2,359 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 2,476 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 2,941 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 3,526 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 3,894 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +3.71 % · 1,188,500 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · -1.39 % · 83.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -4.26 % · 2.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +0.97 % · 214,308 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · -2.29 % · 3.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +12.37 % · 24,592
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +1.35 % · 81.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -3.04 % · 27.7 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +12.31 % · 32.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +0.23 % · 43.1 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.3 % |
| Diabetes | 8.0 % |
| High blood pressure | 29.1 % |
| Smoking | 6.6 % |
| Depression | 21.1 % |
| Asthma | 10.3 % |
| Physically inactive | 13.5 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 2.4 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Needham
The map shows the position of Needham based on the stored coordinates.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Needham and shows the stored distance.
