Median Price
$1,648,000
$513/sqft
Schools
9.1/10
Excellent
Appreciation
4/10
Growth Potential
Commute
28 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 24 sales$2,100,000
Curated Median
24
Total Sales on Record
$1,165,000–3,175,000
Price Range
Well Under Median
$1,165,000
50 Gayland Rd
3bd2ba2,065 sqft
$564/sqftInvalid Date
Well Under Median
$1,325,000
277 Rosemary St
4bd3ba2,489 sqft
$532/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$1,525,000
711 Webster St
4bd2ba2,314 sqft
$659/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$1,675,000
1058 Highland Ave
3bd3ba2,490 sqft
$673/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,955,000
15 Lancaster Rd
4bd3ba3,400 sqft
$575/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$2,050,000
39 Lawton Rd
4bd3ba3,792 sqft
$541/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Needham
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $1,648,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$213,223 (13%)
Structure & Quality$713,833 (43%)
School Premium$287,387 (17%)
Access & Commute Premium$218,600 (13%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$214,957 (13%)
550
School Value Score
540
Overall Value Score
The Needham Vibe
Welcoming community where kids ride bikes to school
Family-friendly suburb with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong community
Highlights
🏫 Top 10 schools in state
🏃 Charles River trails
🎾 Recreation programs everywhere
🚆 Commuter rail to Boston
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Growing families
- •School quality
- •Suburban lifestyle
- •Community involvement
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You want urban amenities
- •You're on a tight budget
- •You hate driving
Demographics
Population32,091
Median Age43.9
Median Household Income$195,946
Work from Home25.4%
Professional Sector72.2%
Safety & Crime
Needham is safer than 93% of Massachusetts communities. Violent crime is extremely rare — roughly 1 incident per 1,700 residents annually. Property crime is well below the state average, making it one of the safest suburbs in Greater Boston.
Safety Ranking
0.6
Violent Crime / 1,000
6.8
Property Crime / 1,000
Insider Tips
- 1.Needham Heights near town center
- 2.Great value compared to Wellesley
- 3.Strong sense of community