City safety & data profile

DedhamMA

Dedham, MA is a 25K-resident city in Norfolk County with a median household income of $128,955.

Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dedham, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dedham has a population larger than 55% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $661,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

25K
Population
Top 45%
By size
$128,955
Median income
$661,800
Median home
5.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Dedham

Dedham posts a median household income higher than 86% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dedham area.

Top 14%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dedham

Where Dedham income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$128,955 Top 14% higher than 86% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dedham, MA beyond the headline numbers

Dedham sits inside Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.24°N, -71.17°W. Population 24,729, $128,955 median household income. Median home value $661,800, median rent $2,042. Poverty rate 5.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dedham's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 32.4%, then high blood pressure at 30.7%. 1 hospital in/around Dedham, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dedham from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,729
Dedham
Median Income
$128,955
+90% vs avg
Median Home Value
$661,800
+191% vs avg
Median Age
44.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Norfolk County) - Dedham's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
730K+8%
Median Income
$130,739+54%
Median Home Value
$683,900+75%
Poverty Rate
6.7%+2%
Unemployment
4.9%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dedham, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,042/mo
Poverty Rate
5.6% -61% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 55%
Work From Home 20%
Public Transit 5.6%

Population

White 80%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
32.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
Obesity
24.3%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Physical Inactivity
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Current Asthma
11%
Current Smoking
9.4%
Diabetes
8.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.5%
Annual Checkup 81.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.1%
Stroke
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dedham, MA? ▼
Dedham, MA has a population of 24,729 people, located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Dedham? ▼
The median household income in Dedham, MA is $128,955 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
What is the median home value in Dedham? ▼
The median home value in Dedham, MA is $661,800. Median rent is $2,042/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dedham? ▼
The top health indicators in Dedham include Short Sleep Duration (32.4%), High Blood Pressure (30.7%), Obesity (24.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dedham? ▼
Dedham has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dedham? ▼
The median age in Dedham, MA is 44.6 years. 55% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dedham, MA is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. With a population of 25K and a $128,955 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Dedham area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Dedham's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dedham area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Dedham against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Norfolk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.