Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Needham, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,856
Population
32,691
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Boston’s serene suburban escape
Public Transit
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Great Location
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Picturesque
Needham is a serene neighborhood spanning west of Interstate 95. The majority of Needham is made up of lush greenery hiding suburban homes located on spacious lots. The area remains free of large commercial developments, but the town’s central corridors, Chestnut Street and Highland Avenue, are lined with local businesses and restaurants. Residents don’t have to go far for more choices of great food and premier shopping; Boston is about 30 minutes north of Needham via car or train.
Explore the City
Needham Depot is conveniently located to make commutes extremely easy.
DeFazio Park baseball fields in Needham are well-maintained throughout the year.
Charles River flows through Needham.
Needham has a mix of traditional and raised ranch style homes.
There are many local businesses in the heart of Needham.
Bay Colony Rail Trail green space in Charles River Village, Needham is a great place to walk.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$194,925
Average: $200,387
Education
18,304
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,058
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Needham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Needham, MA is $5,371 for a studio, $2,856 for one bedroom, $4,032 for two bedrooms, and $5,165 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Needham has increased by 6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,856/month
888 Sq Ft
House
$6,739/month
2,568 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,829/month
922 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,388/month
2,392 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Needham, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
687 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
687 Students
Public
Grades K-5
486 Students
Public
Grades K-8
430 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Public
Grades K-8
430 Students
Public
Grades K-12
500 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,623 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,623 Students
Public
Grades K-12
500 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Whitin Observatory
- Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
- Elm Bank Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.