Massachusetts Living Index
Dedham
MetroWest · pop. 25,237
Legacy Place's restaurants, a charming Colonial center, and commuter rail to Back Bay.
Family SuburbHistoric Village
Livability Index
64
/ 100
Ranks #81 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$662k
5.1× household income
Household income
$129k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
22 min
peak driving
Population
25,237
5-yr trend 70/100
How Dedham scores
Schools
73
Safety
67
Walkability
53
Transit
38
Biking
42
Dining
72
Nightlife
55
Arts & Culture
45
Green Space
70
Diversity
73
Climate
74
The honest read
Best for
Families who want a short commute and a real town center.
The tradeoff
Inventory is tight and some sections see Route 1/128 noise.
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