CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3537
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 5,243 residents · 0.205 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38lowest young in MA#1451 US23.5 yrs#40highest education in MA#379 US88.8%#64highest home value in MA$1,245,000#116highest density in MA25,576/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3537 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,514. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,245,000. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% 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
5,243
−13%since 2020
from 6,028 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
25,576 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 29,405 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.5
−1%since 2020
from 23.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,514
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,392
+27%since 2020
from $37,225 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+8%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.5%
Retail trade1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,245,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $859,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,670
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,167 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
72.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
+4%since 2020
from 10.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(3,762)
Black3.6%(218)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(614)
Asian18.8%(1,134)
Other5%(300)
Diversity Score70.1%(4,227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(2,893)
Black6.2%(323)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(429)
Asian25.6%(1,340)
Other4.9%(258)
Diversity Score77.2%(4,046)
Diversity Score
77
+10%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
55.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
−2%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
23.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% 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 5,243 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 $109,514 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 $1,245,000, and the typical rent is about $2,670 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.8% 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 13.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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