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Population Review

Dedham, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Dedham, Massachusetts is 25,109 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $124,375, the median home value is $630,400, and the median age is 43.5.

25,109

Population

2445

People / sq mi

$124,375

Median Income

$630,400

Median Home Value

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Dedham covers 10.3 sq mi of land at 2445 people per square mile.

About Dedham, MA

The poverty rate is what most separates Dedham from the typical city: 2.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 25,109 residents, Dedham is a city in Massachusetts.

Median household income is $124,375, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $630,400, with typical rent around $2,058.

About 55.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 18.6% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White82.4%
Black or African American5.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$124,375

Median Household Income

$67,595

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$630,400

Median Home Value

$2,058

Median Rent

72.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.1%

High School+

55.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.4%

Drive Alone

65.2%

Public Transit

18.6%

Work From Home

30.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.2%

Foreign Born

83.7%

Non-English at Home

4.6%

Veterans

11.6%

With Disability

98.3%

Health Insurance

94.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Information9.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.0%
Construction6.1%
Manufacturing5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.4%
Public Administration3.7%
Retail Trade3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dedham, Massachusetts has a population of 25,109 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Dedham, Massachusetts is $124,375, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Dedham, Massachusetts is $630,400, with median monthly rent at $2,058 and a homeownership rate of 72.7%.

The median age in Dedham, Massachusetts is 43.5 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.


Dedham Cdp, MA Climate

Dedham Cdp, MA has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F) and receives about 1174 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

9.6°C

Avg Temp

1174

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Dedham Cdp, MA — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-3° / 26°103 mm
February-2° / 28°90 mm
March2° / 36°106 mm
April8° / 46°99 mm
May14° / 57°90 mm
June19° / 66°89 mm
July22° / 72°88 mm
August22° / 71°99 mm
September17° / 63°93 mm
October11° / 52°99 mm
November6° / 43°112 mm
December0° / 32°106 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Dedham Cdp, MA

The most comfortable months to visit Dedham Cdp, MA are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.