Needham, MA Employment

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170%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
216%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexNeedhamMassachusettsNational
Income per capita$80,532$38,069$29,829
Median household income$174,707$70,954$55,322
Median income owner occupied$203,690$95,052$70,586
Median income renter occupied$44,361$39,116$35,192
Median earnings male$106,178$45,946$36,919
Median earnings female$47,086$32,028$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level2.4%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Needham is 170% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Needham is 216% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Needham is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Needham is 84% lower than the national average

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      $116,459 $174,707 $349,414
      City
      $47,297 $70,954 $141,908
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Needham median earnings by income bracket

      Needham employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.8%4.8%
      Manufacturing sector7.7%7.7%
      Financial & insurance services12.3%12.3%
      Wholesale & retail services15.0%15.0%
      Public administration2.8%2.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.6%3.6%
      Education, health & social services19.4%19.4%
      Other33.0%33.0%

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      Dover, MA2,518$217,284292.8%
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      Cochituate, MA6,730$175,729217.6%
      Winchester, MA22,760$173,058212.8%
      Needham, MA31,177$174,707215.8%

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      Needham, MA31,177$174,707215.8%
      Source: The Needham, MA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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