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Dedham, MA

Dedham, MA.

Population: 25,237 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dedham, MA is $775,442 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $412,000 after a median 17.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,121/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$775,442

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

17.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$775,442
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+67.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$775,442
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$412,000
Median list price
$519,000
Median price per sqft
$468
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
17.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,121/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Early Childhood Center, Avery, Dedham High, Greenlodge, Dedham Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (3.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.7°F
Average high
61.7°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
55.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
149,816
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
140,401

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (6 mi)
National parks include
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Adams National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WALDEN BEHAVIORAL CARE, LLC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
70.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,918
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
309,515
Average weekly wage
$1,575
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
515

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DedhamState medianUS median
Median home value$775,442$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$412,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,121/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,918$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dedham, MA?
$775,442.
What is the median sale price in Dedham, MA?
$412,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dedham, MA?
Median days on market: 17.5 days.
What is typical rent in Dedham, MA?
Typical rent: $3,121/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dedham, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
Is Dedham, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Dedham, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dedham, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dedham, MA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Neponset River, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Dedham, MA?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dedham, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dedham, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dedham, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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