Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Wellesley
Wellesley, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,619
Population
28,921
Renter Mix
18% Rent
New England sophistication and collegiate energy combine in one of Boston’s most distinctive suburbs
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Safe
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Low Crime
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The suburban town of Wellesley is located just west of Newton, about fifteen miles from Boston proper. This upscale community is home to the private Wellesley College and Babson College, with numerous other higher learning institutions in the neighboring towns. Widely known as one of the most desirable Boston suburbs for families, Wellesley boasts a world-class public school system, an exceptionally low crime rate, and abundant public parks within walking distance of most neighborhoods. The rental market features a healthy mix of apartments, condos, and houses, catering to the needs of Wellesley’s diverse population.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$230,774
Average: $219,358
Education
16,262
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,317
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wellesley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wellesley, MA is $2,666 for a studio, $3,427 for one bedroom, $4,492 for two bedrooms, and $7,189 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellesley has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,427/month
839 Sq Ft
House
$8,082/month
3,243 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,965/month
6,309 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,907/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wellesley, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
John D. Hardy Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
Public
Grades K-5
276 Students
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
263 Students
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
910 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,231 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whitin Observatory
- Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
- Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
- Weezie's Garden for Children
- Elm Bank Reservation
Transit / Subway
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 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.