Wellesley, Massachusetts

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  1. Overview - Life In Wellesley
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Wellesley
  3. Crime In Wellesley
  4. Cost of Living In Wellesley
  5. Gender In Wellesley
  6. Household Income For Wellesley
  7. Education In Wellesley
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Wellesley
About Wellesley, Massachusetts
Is Wellesley, Massachusetts a good place to live?
Wellesley is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 28747 residents.. The poverty rate of Wellesley is 4.2%, which is 70% lower than national average. The typical household in Wellesley earns $213684 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 12.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Wellesley, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Wellesley remained 4.7%, which is 0% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Wellesley, only 83% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 9% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Wellesley is 216, which is 116% higher than national average. Median home value in Wellesley is $1212100 , which is 427% higher than national average. While median income in Wellesley remained $213684, which is 217% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
28747
Unemployment
4.7%
0% NAT AVG.
Poverty
4.2%
70% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7.5
Median Home
$1212100
427% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$213684
217% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$2177
88% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
216
116% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 24
Unemployed People
1 in 21
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 33
People Earning < $50,000
12.3%
People with <= High School
1 in 12.5
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing100%

Affordability80%

Safety90%

Amenities90%

Diversity80%

Education95%

Commute50%

Is Wellesley, Massachusetts safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 82% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Wellesley is 91% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Wellesley is 80% lower than national average. You have 1 in 2875 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 261 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
120
Violent : 10
Property : 110
Total Crime
82% NAT. AVG.
69% STATE AVG.
418.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
91% NAT. AVG.
89% STATE AVG.
34.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
80% NAT. AVG.
64% STATE AVG.
383.4 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Wellesley
Violent crime
1 in 2875
Property crime
1 in 261
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 1513
Assault
1 in 7187
Car Theft
1 in 4791
Wellesley : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Massachusetts 72 70 51 72 66
In USA 2573 2533 2061 2510 1911
Wellesley : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Massachusetts 71 25 66 74 46
In USA 2177 330 1102 2054 1385

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Wellesley
Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 10 34.9 308.81 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.32 6.5
Robbery 0 0 43.74 73.9
Assault 4 13.9 235.9 279.7
Rape 6 21 26.85 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Wellesley
 Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 110 383.4 1053.18 1,958.2
Burglary 19 66.2 149.75 314.2
Larceny 85 296.3 804.29 1,398
Car Theft 6 20.9 99.15 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Wellesley Massachusetts National Avg.
Services 130 119 100
Groceries 109 112 100
Health 122 123 100
Housing 432 164 100
Transportation 115 109 100
Utilities 119 116 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Wellesley Massachusetts Country
Female 57.4% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 42.6% 48.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Wellesley Massachusetts Country
Less than $10,000 3% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.5% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.7% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.7% 6.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.4% 9% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 8.4% 13.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.1% 12% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 18% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.7% 10.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 53.1% 14.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Wellesley Massachusetts Country
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 5% 24% 27.0%
Other College 6% 15% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 3% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 25% 20.0%
Master's Degree 29% 14% 9.0%
Professional Degree 13% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 8% 3% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Wellesley Massachusetts Country
White 75% 70.8% 60.1%
African American 2.4% 6.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 13.6% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.8% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.4% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.2% 12% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity