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Wellesley
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Wellesley

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Norfolk County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Wellesley is a suburb of Boston with a population of 29,365. Wellesley is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Wellesley offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wellesley there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wellesley and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Wellesley are highly rated.
    About Wellesley...
    Population
    29,365
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,251,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,329
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Wellesley Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      13.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      48.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      326.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      52%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      8%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
    More About Wellesley Residents

    Working in Wellesley

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $226,250
    National
    $69,021
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