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Population Review

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

Stoneham covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 3821 people per square mile.

About Stoneham, MA

Stoneham is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 22,986. It ranks #66 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 42.2, older than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in Stoneham is $112,635, above the US median of $74,580. 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $629,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,878. The homeownership rate of 71.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Stoneham reflects 54.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White83.0%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management27.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate18.8%
Information8.5%
Manufacturing7.3%
Construction6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.9%
Public Administration4.1%
Retail Trade3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%

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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.

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

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