Economy & Jobs — Needham, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $214,308 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$241,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $100,288 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,401 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.6% |
| Professional | 22.5% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 655 |
| Law Offices | 535 |
| Fast Food | 524 |
| Dental Offices | 453 |
| Physician Offices | 390 |
| Child Day Care | 335 |
| Beauty Salons | 329 |
| Insurance Agencies | 318 |
| Coffee Shops | 270 |
| Real Estate Offices | 268 |
| Accounting Firms | 206 |
| Auto Repair | 190 |
| Commercial Banks | 184 |
| Fitness Centers | 181 |
| Convenience Stores | 142 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
