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Dedham, Massachusetts

CDP · Norfolk County

At a glance

25,237
Population
$661,800
Median home value (all homes)
118% above U.S. median
$775,939
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,042/mo
Median rent
51% above U.S. median
$128,955
Median household income
64% above U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
84.71%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 140 — 40% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing136% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost9% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates55%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dedham Economic Development
region Old Colony Planning Council
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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