Needham

Needham has a true town center with a town green where the community loves to gather.

Welcome to Needham


Needham has a true town center with a town green where the community loves to gather. On Saturdays in June, residents can enjoy the Needham Street Fair. The town also hosts annual events including an Independence Day parade, harvest fair, turkey trot, and blue tree lighting for the winter holidays. Home styles span a wide gamut from older capes and colonials to brand-new construction. With highly rated public schools, convenient commuting options, restaurants, cafes, and plenty of public green space—what’s not to love?
 

Notable Attractions and Community Features:

  • Architrave
  • Charles River Peninsula
  • Cutler Park
  • Echo Bridge
  • Needham Bowlaway
  • Needham Town Forest
Visit the Town of Needham website for more information.

Overview for Needham, MA

31,808 people live in Needham, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $87,067. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,808

Total Population

43.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$87,067

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Needham, MA

Needham has 11,260 households, with an average household size of 2.76. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Needham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 31,808 people call Needham home. The population density is 2,586.45 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,808

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.4

Median Age

46.86 / 53.14%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,260

Total Households

2.76

Average Household Size

$87,067

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Needham, MA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Needham. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
5/5
St Joseph Elementary School
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Monsignor Haddad Middle
PRIVATE
6th - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Sunita L. Williams Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 6th
No rating available
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
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