Primary sources for Needham, MA
- Census Bureau profile of Needham, MA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Needham, MA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Needham, MA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Needham, MA
Electricity rates in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA ranks 1 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest share of renters (16%). Needham, Massachusetts has 32,059 residents in 11,401 households; 13.1% heat with electricity.
Needham is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Needham as the Bureau draws it.
Households in Needham, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Needham on the map
Norfolk County, with Needham marked
Who supplies Needham
Norfolk County lists 5 utilities for Needham, MA, a city of 32,059: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Norfolk County page.
Housing and heating in Needham
Needham, MA: 7,647 of 11,754 homes were built before 1980 and 2,662 in 2000 or later. Needham, MA has 9,084 detached houses, 1,683 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 12 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Needham, MA
% of homes by decade built, Needham, MA
- 19pre-40
- 740s
- 2050s
- 1060s
- 970s
- 780s
- 590s
- 900s
- 1210s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Needham, MA
| Needham, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, MA, median year built | 1964 | 1964 | +0 years | 13 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, built before 1980 | 65.1% | 67.9% | -2.8 points | 37 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, built 2000 or later | 22.6% | 14.6% | +8.1 points | 1 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, detached houses | 77.3% | 56.7% | +20.6 points | 2 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.3% | 25.1% | -10.8 points | 46 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3 points | 36 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, renter households | 15.7% | 31.5% | -15.8 points | 48 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, median home value | $1,146,000 | $649,400 | +$496,600 | 4 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, median gross rent a month | $2,412 | $2,072 | +$340 | 6 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, people per household | 2.75 | 2.51 | +0.24 | 8 of 48 |
Facts about Needham
- Residents of Needham, MA, ACS 2023
- 32,05946 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Needham, MA
- $212,2412 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Needham, MA
- 11,4012.81 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Needham, MA
- 84.3%9,612 owners and 1,789 renter households
- Housing units in Needham, MA
- 11,754353 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Needham, MA
- 13.1%1,495 of 11,401 homes
- Land area of Needham, MA
- 12.3 sq mi2,606.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Needham, MA
- 0.9%at 570 kWh a month over the $212,241 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Needham, MA
- 331NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,032.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Needham, MA
- 19647,647 of 11,754 homes (65.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Needham, MA
- $1,146,000$2,412 gross rent a month, 2.53% of value a year
Who lives in Needham: income, cars, homes
In Needham, MA, 974 of 11,401 households earn under $35,000, 1,187 $35,000-$75,000, 2,186 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,054 $150,000 or more. 1,177 residents of Needham, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 43.0. In Needham, MA, 768 households own no vehicle and 7,998 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Needham, MA homes: 9,187 have 3+ bedrooms, 996 none or one, median 7.7 rooms. Of 15,350 workers in Needham, MA, 4,428 work from home, 8,830 drive alone, 1,159 ride transit and 293 walk. In Needham, MA, 955 of 1,586 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 2,963 households moved in since 2018 and 3,040 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Needham, MA
| Needham, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Needham, MA, households under $35,000 | 8.5% | 48 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, households $150,000 or more | 61.9% | 2 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, residents below poverty | 3.8% | 48 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, median age | 43.0 | 6 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 78.2% | 1 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, households without a vehicle | 6.7% | 40 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 70.2% | 1 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, workers at home | 28.8% | 4 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, cost-burdened renters | 60.2% | 4 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, moved in since 2018 | 26.0% | 40 of 48 |
| Needham, MA, moved in before 2000 | 26.7% | 8 of 48 |
Cost of living with electricity in Needham
Needham, MA: 11,401 households at $1,652 a year per home for electricity (Norfolk County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $18.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,440 a year per household.
| Group in Needham, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Needham, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, MA, all households | 11,401 | $1,652 | $18.8 million | 0.78% |
| Needham, MA, homeowners | 9,612 | $2,028 | $19.5 million | 0.96% |
| Needham, MA, renters | 1,789 | $844 | $1.5 million | 0.40% |
Outage risk around Needham
Needham, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 328 wind and 3 tornado, 1,032.5 per 100,000 residents of 32,059. Top gust near Needham, MA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Needham, MA: $2.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Needham, MA
wind and tornado reports, Needham, MA
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- 41'21
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- 4'24
- 15'25
| Needham, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, MA, 2015 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Needham, MA, 2016 | 72 | 1 | 73 |
| Needham, MA, 2017 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Needham, MA, 2018 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Needham, MA, 2019 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Needham, MA, 2020 | 65 | 1 | 66 |
| Needham, MA, 2021 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Needham, MA, 2022 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Needham, MA, 2023 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Needham, MA, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Needham, MA, 2025 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Analyst note on Needham
Household income in Needham, MA is $212,241; 9,612 of its 11,401 households own. 1,495 of the 11,401 occupied homes in Needham, MA heat with electricity. Needham, MA counts 32,059 residents in 11,401 households, on 12.3 square miles.
Needham, MA has 11,754 housing units, 353 of them vacant or seasonal. Needham, MA ranks 1 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (8.5%). Needham, MA ranks 2 of 48 Massachusetts cities for median household income ($212,241).
Needham, MA ranks 4 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the highest median home value ($1,146,000).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Needham
Compare Needham with nearby cities
| City near Needham, MA | Distance from Needham | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 32,059 | $212,241 | 1964 | $1,146,000 | 331 | 28.8% |
| Newton, MA | 3.9 mi northeast | 88,504 (+56,445) | $184,989 (-$27,252) | 1940 (-24 yr) | $1,202,500 (+$56,500) | 339 (+8) | 28.7% (-0.1 pts) |
| Brookline, MA | 5.9 mi northeast | 62,822 (+30,763) | $140,631 (-$71,610) | 1938 (-26 yr) | $1,233,100 (+$87,100) | 350 (+19) | 27.0% (-1.9 pts) |
| Watertown Town, MA | 6.9 mi northeast | 35,270 (+3,211) | $123,422 (-$88,819) | 1945 (-19 yr) | $737,600 (-$408,400) | 349 (+18) | 26.6% (-2.2 pts) |
| Norwood, MA | 6.9 mi south | 31,380 (-679) | $97,110 (-$115,131) | 1961 (-3 yr) | $613,500 (-$532,500) | 311 (-20) | 14.6% (-14.2 pts) |
| Waltham, MA | 7.4 mi north | 64,723 (+32,664) | $116,560 (-$95,681) | 1962 (-2 yr) | $705,700 (-$440,300) | 353 (+22) | 20.0% (-8.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Needham
| ZIP area touching Needham, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Needham | Share of Needham's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 02492 (Needham, MA) | 99.9% | 77.2% |
| 02494 (Needham, MA) | 100.0% | 22.8% |
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Questions on Needham
Needham: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Needham, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Norfolk County lists 5 utilities.
Needham: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Needham, MA: rank 46 of 48 by its 32,059 residents, rank 2 of 48 by $212,241 median income.
Needham: how many homes heat with electricity?
Needham, MA: 1,495 of 11,401 occupied homes, 13.1%; Norfolk County 17.8%.
Needham: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 0.9% of the $212,241 median income in Needham, MA.
Needham: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Needham, MA may be closed.
Needham: damaging storms reported nearby?
331 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Needham, MA, 2015 to 2025, 1,032.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Needham?
Needham, MA: median home built 1964; 7,647 of 11,754 homes (65.1%) predate 1980, 9,084 are detached and 1,683 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Needham, MA earn under $35,000?
974 of 11,401, against 7,054 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Needham, MA live below the poverty line?
1,177 residents.
How many Needham, MA households have no car?
768 households; 7,998 have two or more.