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
| White | 82.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 32.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.7% |
| Information | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.0% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 26° | 103 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 90 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 106 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 99 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 90 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 89 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 88 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 99 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 93 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 99 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 112 mm |
| December | 0° / 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.