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Wellesley

Massachusetts · 29,550 residents · 10.021 sq mi
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Wellesley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $213,684. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,212,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 153% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,550
+11%since 2000
from 26,613 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,949 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Wellesley
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$213,684
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,101
+69%since 2000
from $52,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,212,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,177
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,063 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(21,653)
Black2%(588)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,523)
Asian14.8%(4,384)
Other3.8%(1,121)
Diversity Score53.2%(15,725)
Diversity Score
53
+123%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

Wellesley, Massachusetts has about 29,550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wellesley, Massachusetts earns about $213,684 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 $1,212,100, and the typical rent is about $2,177 a month.

How educated are people in Wellesley, Massachusetts?

About 84.0% 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 2,935 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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