Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Stoneham
Stoneham, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,614
Population
22,625
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Classic New England style defines this thriving Boston suburb
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Commuter
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Historic
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Upscale
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Located six miles north of downtown Boston, Stoneham is a thriving town that balances suburban tranquility with easy access to the big city. Lush greenery defines the area’s environment, with Middlesex Fells Reservation occupying most of the south end and heavily wooded neighborhoods occupying much of the town’s landscape.
The reservation serves as a terrific venue for spending quality time outdoors, with its vast network of trails within walking distance for many. The Downtown district is fairly small, but features a vibrant collective of unique businesses occupying beautiful historic buildings, ranging from coffeehouses and international bistros to performance venues and specialty shops.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,909
Average: $139,686
Education
8,838
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,224
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stoneham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Stoneham, MA is $2,103 for a studio, $2,620 for one bedroom, $3,265 for two bedrooms, and $4,694 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stoneham has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,620/month
802 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,308/month
646 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,350/month
2,291 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stoneham, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Public
Grades K-8
678 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-8
678 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
598 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Breakheart Reservation
- Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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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 February 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.