CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3546.02
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 4,613 residents · 0.281 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest WFH in MA#761 US43.5%#91highest home value in MA$1,165,700#223highest education in MA75.5%#256highest density in MA16,416/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3546.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,165,700. Despite a median home value of $1,165,700, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,613
+10%since 2020
from 4,193 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,416 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 14,922 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,155
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $111,734 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,940
+8%since 2020
from $62,981 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+13%since 2020
from 0.457 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Information4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration3.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,165,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $758,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,386
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,179 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
64.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+65%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(2,283)
Black19.4%(813)
Hispanic / Latino14%(586)
Asian8.5%(358)
Other3.6%(153)
Diversity Score79.7%(3,343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(2,128)
Black18.2%(841)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(814)
Asian10.4%(478)
Other7.6%(352)
Diversity Score88.3%(4,072)
Diversity Score
88
+11%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.0 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 32.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
22.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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 4,613 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 $104,155 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 $1,165,700, and the typical rent is about $2,386 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 75.5% 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 17.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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