Wellesley, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wellesley, Massachusetts is 29,906 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $1,513,400, and the median age is 38.1.
29,906
Population
2984
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
$1,513,400
Median Home Value
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Wellesley covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 2984 people per square mile.
About Wellesley, MA
Among US cities, Wellesley stands out first on household income: a median of $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Wellesley is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 29,906. It ranks #49 among cities in Massachusetts by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.4% — below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,513,400, with typical rent around $2,849.
Wellesley is among the best-educated US cities: 87.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 30.8% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Wellesley firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$113,079
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,513,400
Median Home Value
$2,849
Median Rent
84.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.5%
High School+
87.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.9%
Drive Alone
49.0%
Public Transit
30.8%
Work From Home
28.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
37.2%
Foreign Born
79.6%
Non-English at Home
2.2%
Veterans
8.1%
With Disability
98.3%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.3% |
| Information | 18.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.0% |
| Retail Trade | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wellesley, Massachusetts has a population of 29,906 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Wellesley, Massachusetts is $250,001, with 1.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wellesley, Massachusetts is $1,513,400, with median monthly rent at $2,849 and a homeownership rate of 84.0%.
The median age in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 38.1 years. The population is 44.0% male and 56.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.