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Wellesley

Massachusetts · 27,982 residents · 10.021 sq mi
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Wellesley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,784. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $892,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 117% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,982
+5%since 2000
from 26,613 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,792 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Wellesley
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,784
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,800
+26%since 2000
from $52,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$892,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+33%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(23,509)
Black1.5%(409)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(617)
Asian6.3%(1,687)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(6,363)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(23,061)
Black2%(546)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,020)
Asian9.8%(2,742)
Other2.2%(623)
Diversity Score38.7%(10,825)
Diversity Score
39
+62%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
45.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

Wellesley, Massachusetts has about 27,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wellesley, Massachusetts earns about $139,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellesley, Massachusetts expensive?

In Wellesley, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $892,900, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.

How educated are people in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

About 77.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wellesley, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

About 4.2% of people in Wellesley, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellesley, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellesley, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,367 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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