CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3538
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 4,490 residents · 0.098 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest density in MA#971 US45,816/sq mi#20highest education in MA#160 US91.4%#30highest WFH in MA#1373 US40.4%#118highest rent in MA$2,833TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3538 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $803,100. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,490
+11%since 2020
from 4,035 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
45,816 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 41,173 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
−1%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$137,833
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,731 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,198
+38%since 2020
from $68,421 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
−3%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.5%
Public administration7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Information4.4%
Retail trade3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$803,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $705,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,341 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
61.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
−28%since 2020
from 8.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(2,450)
Black5.1%(204)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(301)
Asian22.7%(916)
Other4.1%(164)
Diversity Score71.3%(2,875)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(2,661)
Black3.4%(154)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(159)
Asian27.8%(1,250)
Other5.9%(266)
Diversity Score70.7%(3,173)
Diversity Score
71
−1%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
91.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% 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
63.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
+3%since 2020
from 26.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
91.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Female
46.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Foreign born
39.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 4,490 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 $137,833 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 $803,100, and the typical rent is about $2,833 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 91.4% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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