CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3522
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 1,894 residents · 0.056 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest density in MA#1666 US33,821/sq mi#87lowest low broadband in MA82.5%#111lowest young in MA30.3 yrs#113highest foreign-born in MA41.0%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3522 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $797,300. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,894
+6%since 2020
from 1,785 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,821 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 31,875 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
−8%since 2020
from 33.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,556
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,901
+44%since 2020
from $43,002 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
+10%since 2020
from 0.466 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
Public administration5.6%
Retail trade5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Information3%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$797,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $557,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,248
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,491 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
80.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
−2%since 2020
from 9.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,084)
Black8.2%(146)
Hispanic / Latino8%(143)
Asian17.6%(315)
Other5.4%(97)
Diversity Score73%(1,303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(901)
Black8.8%(166)
Hispanic / Latino15%(284)
Asian23.9%(453)
Other4.8%(90)
Diversity Score85.5%(1,620)
Diversity Score
86
+17%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
−25%since 2020
from 32.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
58.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
41.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $90,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $797,300, and the typical rent is about $2,248 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 27.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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