Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Mocha Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Muffin House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Junction
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
SPoT !
Coffee Shop
The Common Cafe & Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Perks Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Mug'n Muffin Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Fairbanks House
Museum
Henderson Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place
Cinema
Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream and 20th Century Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Museum
Needham Bowlaway
Bowling Alley
The Norwood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center
Museum
Martini Junction
Attraction
Food and Drink (4) F
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Roundhead Brewing Company
Bar
Richard's
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Super Liquors
Alcohol
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Junction Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (6) A+
Dedham Community House
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Endicott House
Community Centre
Lister Crew Training Center
Gym
Morrison Athletic Center (MAC)
Gym
The Dawg Cage
Gym
Blue Hills Collaborative Center
Community Centre
Core Asset Fitness
Gym
BCYF Hyde Park
Community Centre
Thomas M. Menino YMCA
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Any Time Fitness
Gym
JCC Greater Boston
Community Centre
Plié Barre Studio
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Star Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Greek International Food Market
Grocery Store
Lambert's Rainbow Market
Grocery Store
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
Fornax
Bakery
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Cheff'n & Eetinn
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Shiva bazar
Grocery Store
The Cookie Monstah
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Sudbury Farms
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Gonzalez Field
Park
Barnes Memorial Park
Park
Memorial playground
Playground
Endicott Estate
Park
McLeod Field
Park
Fairbanks Park
Park
Whiting Ave Dog Park
Park
Carroll Pond Playground
Park
Mill Pond Park
Park
Mother Brook Playground
Playground
Condon Park
Park
Draper Playground
Park
William B. Gould Park
Park
Draper Playground
Park
Paul Park
Park
Riverdale Park
Park
Riverdale Park
Park
Riverdale Park
Park
Praught Field
Park
R.C. Morrison Park
Park
The School Street Playground
Playground
Candy Mountain
Park
Cutler Park
Park
Readville Playground
Park
Edmund A. Connell Fields
Park
Shops (18) A-
Dedham Medical Aesthetics
Beauty
Metro by T
Electronics
Mocha Java
Books
Best Buy
Electronics
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Burlington
Department Store
Dedham Mall
Mall
At Home
Houseware
Old Navy
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
DSW
Shoes
Pam's Markets
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
East Dedham Plaza
Mall
Islington Barbers
Hairdresser
Kate's hair salon
Hairdresser
Savers
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
High Street Market
Convenience Store
Alltown
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Dedham.
Public Transit Stops (34)
Stops & Stations A+
445 Washington St @ Worthington St.
Bus Stop
450 Washington St
Bus Stop
525 Washington St opp Marion St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Richards St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Metcalf St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ School St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Dedham Plaza
Bus Stop
Washington St @ High St
Bus Stop
Washington St opp Dedham Plaza
Bus Stop
Washington St opp Harris St
Bus Stop
272 Washington St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Sylvia Ln
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Montague Rd
Bus Stop
245 Washington St
Bus Stop
Dedham Mall
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Incinerator Rd
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Harmony Hill Way
Bus Stop
106 Washington St (on bridge)
Bus Stop
Washington St opp Fay Rd
Bus Stop
Dedham Mall @ Stop & Shop
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Holiday Inn
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Sumner St
Bus Stop
30 Washington St opp Summer St
Bus Stop
Washington St opp Holiday Inn
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Oak St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.6% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Dedham is 156/100 - which is 17% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Dedham crime rates are 754 per 100k, which is 46% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
569 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
186 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Dedham is $101,780 - which is 43% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$101,780 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dedham Square Fire Station
Fire Station
Dedham Police Dept
Police
PM Pediatrics
Clinic
Dedham Fire Department
Fire Station
East Dedham Fire Station
Fire Station
Dental Arts of Westwood
Dentist
Boston Fire Department Engine 55
Fire Station
Norfolk County Sheriff
Police
VA Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury Division
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Associates
Doctor
Westwood Police Department
Police
Boston Fire Department Engine 49
Fire Station
Westwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreen's
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Boston Fire Department Engine Company 30, Ladder 25
Fire Station
Boston Police Department Hyde Park Neighborhood Station
Police
Mass General Brigham Urgent Care
Clinic
Brigham and Women's Health Care Center
Clinic
Boston Fire Department Engine 48, Ladder 28
Fire Station
Boston Police Department Area E-5 West Roxbury
Police
PhysicianOne Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Dedham home prices are $482,500 - which is 41% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$482,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Dedham graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (9) F
Dedham Country Day School
Dedham Middle School
Sunny Bear Academy
Avery
Oakdale
Paul Hanlon
Riverdale
Beethoven
William H Ohrenberger
Joyce Kilmer
Greenlodge
Early Childhood Center
Downey
William Ellery Channing
St Theresa School
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School
Deerfield School
Broadmeadow
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
Boston Trinity Academy
Henry Grew
Franklin D Roosevelt
Theophany School
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
E W Thurston Middle
High Schools (3) B-
Ursuline Academy
Dedham High
Noble And Greenough School
Catholic Memorial
Xaverian Brothers High School
Academy Of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School
Urban Science Academy
West Roxbury Academy
Boston Trinity Academy
Westwood High
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
Boston Community Leadership Academy
New Mission High School
Another Course To College
Sterling Education-New England-Boston
Brooke Charter School
Needham High
Boston Collaborative High School
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ratings A+

Dedham has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Dedham Area Facts

  • Dedham has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Dedham crime rates are 46% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Dedham is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Dedham Nice Downtown Living 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 754, which are 46% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      754 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 133

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -38%

      Year over year crime is down

      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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