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Needham, Massachusetts

CDP · Norfolk County

At a glance

32,459
Population
$1,188,500
Median home value (all homes)
292% above U.S. median
$1,573,952
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,409/mo
Median rent
79% above U.S. median
$214,308
Median household income
173% above U.S. median
27.7 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
88.32%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 190 — 90% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing309% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities37% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost3% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates81.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Needham Economic Development
The Town's Economic Development Director is focused on enhancing the commercial and industrial tax base of the town, supporting and maintaining existing businesses, promoting business expansion, attracting new business and exploring opportunities for new business development. If you are considering locating or expanding your business in Needham, please reach out to the Economic Development Director who can help guide you.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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