Dedham, Massachusetts

Back to Dedham, MA housing info, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, MA smaller cities, MA small cities, All Cities. Homes for Sale in Dedham. Search By Bed, Bath, and Price Range! Dedham Apartments for Rent We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Dedham, MA Norfolk County Population in July 2007: 23,594. Males: 11,391   (48.3%) Females: 12,203   (51.7%) Median resident age:   39.6 years Massachusetts median age:   36.5 years Zip codes: 02026, 02027. Dedham Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2007: $77,042 (it was $61,699 in 2000) Dedham:   $77,042 Massachusetts:   $62,365 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $36,022 Dedham:   $36,022 Massachusetts:   $32,822 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $414,315 (it was $223,100 in 2000) Dedham:   $414,315 Massachusetts:   $366,400 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $457,432; Detached houses: $467,798; Townhouses or other attached units: $469,771; In 2-unit structures: $444,855; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $419,252; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $245,057 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 02026 Dedham, MA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: United Cleaning Systems Brickhouse Cafe Races in Dedham: White Non-Hispanic (93.2%) Hispanic (2.4%) Black (1.5%) Two or more races (1.1%) Other race (0.8%) Chinese (0.7%) 2008 cost of living index in Dedham: 125.4 (high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Dedham, Massachusetts on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Dedham is mentioned 290 times on our forum: Canton vs Stoughton vs Dedham(ma diversity raciallly/religion,crime,schools,distance to boston)  (3 replies) Dedham or elsewhere?  (7 replies) Moving to Dedham/Norwood Area  (1 reply) Elementary schools in Canton and Dedham  (2 replies) Advice on Dedham?  (12 replies) Work in Natick, can I live in Brookline or Dedham?  (5 replies) Latest news from Dedham, MA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: Irish (36.9%), Italian (20.0%), English (11.1%), German (6.9%), United States (5.5%), Arab (4.1%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated in 1636 Elevation: 120 feet Land area: 10.5 square miles. Population density: 2257 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 42.24 N, Longitude: 71.17 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,367 (+10.1%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 2,296 (20.1%)

Area codes: 781, 339, 617

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Dedham, Massachusetts business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.54
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Dedham, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Dedham-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 19% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the Dedham place center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the place center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Dedham-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Massachusetts state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.6 miles away from Dedham center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 57.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/22/2003 at 11:41:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 68.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from Dedham center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/1996 at 20:22:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 3.1 LG, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 38.6 miles away from Dedham center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Birthplace of: Bobby Kelly - College basketball player (Northeastern Huskies), Fisher Ames - (1758-1808), Janon Cole - College basketball player (Northeastern Huskies).

Main business address for: IPARTY CORP (RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES).

Political contributions by individuals in Dedham, MA

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Notable locations in Dedham: Westwood/128 Plaza (A), Dedham Country Club (B), Dedham Plaza (C), Dedham Townhall (D), Norfolk Law Library (E), Norfolk County Jail (F), Norfolk County Courthouse (G), Dedham Public Library (H), Dedham Historical Society Building (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Lechmere Sales Shopping Center (1), Westwood-128 Plaza Shopping Center (2), Dedham Mall (3), Dedham Mall Shopping Center (4), Dedham Plaza Shopping Center (5). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Dedham include: Calvary Baptist Church (A), Church of the Good Shepherd (B), Saint Pauls Church (C), Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (D), First Church in Dedham (E), First Church of Christ Scientist (F), Allin Congregational Church (G), American Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Brookdale Cemetery (1), Brookdare Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes: Motley Pond (A), Rodman Pond (B), Wigwam Pond (C), Little Wigwam Pond (D), Weld Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lowder Brook (A), Rock Meadow Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Park in Dedham: Riverdale Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map Post office: Dedham Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attractions: Dedham Historical Society (Museums; 612 High Street) (1), Fairbanks House (Museums; 511 East Street) (2), Museum Reproduction (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 139 Ashcroft Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Hilton at Dedham Place (25 Allied Drive) (1), Midland Hotel Corporation (55 Ariadne Road) (2), HILTON BOSTON/DEDHAM (25 Allied Drive) (3), Fairfield Inn Marriott (235 Elm Street) (4), Residence Inn By Marriott (259 Elm) (5), Profiles (25 Allied Drive) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Courts: Mass Commonwealth - Dedham Juvenile Court (55 Allied Drive) (1), Dedham District Court (631 High Street) (2), Dedham Town - Court House (650 High Street) (3), Norfolk County - Superior Court Department- Other County Functions- Courts Of Norfolk Co (650 High Street) (4), Norfolk County - Dedham Complex- Registry of Deeds- Land Court (649 High Street) (5), Dedham District Court - Court (631 High Street) (6), Norfolk County - Courts of Norfolk County- Superior Court Department (650 High Street) (7), Norfolk County - Courts of Norfolk County- Superior Court Probation Depart (20 Eastbrook Road) (8). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Average household size:

This place:	2.6 people
Massachusetts:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	71.0%
Whole state:	64.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	3.4%
Whole state:	5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This place:	4.6%
Whole state:	9.3%

This place:	2.1%
Whole state:	4.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dedham, MA

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• Faifield Inn, 235 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026, Phone: (781) 326-6700, Fax: (781) 326-9264
• Hilton At Dedham Place, 25 Dedham PL, Dedham, MA 02026, Phone: (781) 329-7900, Fax: (781) 461-1027
• Residence Inn By Marriott Dedham, 259 Elm St, Dedham, MA 02026, Phone: (800) 899-7224, Fax: (781) 407-0752
• Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel & Conference Center, 55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham, MA 02026, Phone: (781) 329-1000, Fax: (781) 329-0903

8.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,555 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.02%
Massachusetts average:	6.31%

0.24% of residents moved from foreign countries ($570 average AGI)

Norfolk County:	0.24%
Massachusetts average:	0.28%

from Suffolk County, MA	2.20% ($55,985 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, MA	1.24% ($77,454)
from Plymouth County, MA	0.94% ($54,265)

8.41% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($67,487 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.41%
Massachusetts average:	6.91%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($863 average AGI)

Norfolk County:	0.12%
Massachusetts average:	0.11%

to Suffolk County, MA	1.59% ($65,283 average AGI)
to Middlesex County, MA	1.32% ($73,785)
to Plymouth County, MA	1.14% ($60,184)

• 135 Commercial Cir, Type: Tower, Structure height: 44 m, Overall height: 44 m
  Registrant: David Capone Dba , 135 Commercial Cir, Dedham, MA 02026
• David Saska, 850 Providence Hwy, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.1 m, Overall height: 60.4 m
  Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

• DEDHAM, 275 Commercial Circle/Wigwam Road, Type: Mast, Structure height: 59.1 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WHO994
  Assigned Frequencies : 10592.5 MHz, 6110.75 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 17920.0 MHz, 10642.5 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
  Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:

• Junction Of Route 1 128, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: KNKS214
  Assigned Frequencies : 931.487 MHz
  Grant Date: 02/09/1996, Expiration Date: 02/09/2006, Cancelation Date: 02/01/2005, Certifier: William Buxbaum
  Registrant: Network Services, LLC Debtor-In-Possession, 525 South Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, Phone: (310) 615-6523, Fax: (310) 615-6581, Email:

• Fire: 6
• Hazardous Condition: 4
• Good Intent Call: 1