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Dedham Area Facts

  • Dedham has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Dedham crime rates are 2% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Dedham is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average
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Dedham Nice Downtown Living User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I absolutely love living in Dedham. Most of the homes have big backyards compared to a lot of other towns nearby. We have a lot of family-friendly activities, good schools, and excellent shopping options. One of the best things about Dedham is that my neighborhood is quiet and mo ...Read More st people are friendly.

Dedham is not as diverse than what I am used to, but we have a lot of shopping options. Legacy Place and Dedham Mall have some of my favorite stores such as Kohls and Macys. The commuter rail train makes it very easy to get around. We're not that far from Boston or Providence, but I rarely visit because I have everything I need in Dedham.

We have a very nice quaint downtown area. Most weekends I usually grab a coffee from Mocha Java and sit and enjoy the scenery. There are a lot of nice shops and restaurants downtown including Yard House and Pancho's Taqueria. I recommend going early because the traffic usually gets worse in the afternoon. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dedham? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gonzalez Field
      Barnes Memorial Park
      Memorial playground
      Endicott Estate
      McLeod Field
      Fairbanks Park
      Whiting Ave Dog Park
      Carroll Pond Playground

      Entertainment

      Fairbanks House
      Henderson Arts Center
      Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place
      Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream and 20th Century Bowling Lanes
      Blue Hills Trailside Museum
      Needham Bowlaway
      The Norwood Theatre
      Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Chick-fil-A
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin' Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dedham? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Dedham.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dedham? The cost of living in Dedham is 156/100 - which is 17% higher than Massachusetts.
      Dedham
      156

      56% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dedham? Dedham crime rates are 1,442, which are 2% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,442 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 70  

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      91%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dedham? The median income in Dedham is $101,780 which is 43% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $101,78084% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,78387% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Dedham a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Dedham home prices? Dedham home prices are $482,500 - which is 41% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $482,500161% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,82392% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Dedham have good schools? The Dedham graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Dedham a good place to live? Dedham has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      3 total surveys

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