CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3549.02
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 5,366 residents · 0.243 sq mi
Notable rankings
#86highest foreign-born in MA43.6%#120highest home value in MA$1,066,400#154highest density in MA22,082/sq mi#246highest high poverty in MA19.6%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3549.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,066,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the Middlesex County median. Despite a median home value of $1,066,400, the poverty rate sits 57% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% 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
5,366
−3%since 2020
from 5,531 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,082 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 22,761 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,417
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,774 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,033
+50%since 2020
from $43,370 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+5%since 2020
from 0.531 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
Information12.5%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,066,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $782,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,960
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,242 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.3
−4%since 2020
from 13.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(2,173)
Black31%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(346)
Asian19.9%(1,099)
Other3.5%(196)
Diversity Score88.1%(4,872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(1,852)
Black25.9%(1,388)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(139)
Asian27.8%(1,493)
Other9.2%(494)
Diversity Score90.9%(4,879)
Diversity Score
91
+3%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.7 min
−6%since 2020
from 32.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
43.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
43.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 5,366 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 $80,417 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 $1,066,400, and the typical rent is about $1,960 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.7% 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 19.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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