Stoneham, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Stoneham, Massachusetts is 22,986 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $112,635, the median home value is $629,000, and the median age is 42.2.
22,986
Population
3821
People / sq mi
$112,635
Median Income
$629,000
Median Home Value
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Stoneham covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 3821 people per square mile.
About Stoneham, MA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Stoneham: the median home is valued at $629,000. Stoneham is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 22,986.
The typical household earns $112,635 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $629,000, with typical rent around $1,878.
College attainment is above the local norm at 54.0%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 19.7%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Stoneham — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$112,635
Median Household Income
$60,479
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$629,000
Median Home Value
$1,878
Median Rent
71.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.9%
High School+
54.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.1%
Drive Alone
70.5%
Public Transit
19.7%
Work From Home
28.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.4%
Foreign Born
82.1%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
98.4%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.8% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stoneham, Massachusetts has a population of 22,986 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Stoneham, Massachusetts is $112,635, with 3.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Stoneham, Massachusetts is $629,000, with median monthly rent at $1,878 and a homeownership rate of 71.1%.
The median age in Stoneham, Massachusetts is 42.2 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.