CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3740
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 4,577 residents · 1.914 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest household income in MA#990 US$225,556#71highest per-capita income in MA#1700 US$109,986#78highest home value in MA$1,213,100#91lowest low poverty in MA2.0%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3740 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $225,556. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,213,100. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 72% more than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% 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
4,577
−5%since 2020
from 4,796 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,391 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,506 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+14%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$225,556
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $149,831 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,986
+67%since 2020
from $65,973 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−3%since 2020
from 0.479 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.7%
Public administration12.3%
Information11.6%
Retail trade7.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,213,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $864,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−7%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(3,306)
Black1.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino4%(191)
Asian23.5%(1,125)
Other2.4%(113)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68%(3,112)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(127)
Asian23.5%(1,077)
Other5.3%(244)
Diversity Score59.8%(2,739)
Diversity Score
60
+2%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 28.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
32.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 4,577 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 $225,556 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 $1,213,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 83.5% 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 2.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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