Here's what it costs to live in Wellesley, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,886 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,582,700. Households earn a median of $250,001 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$250,001
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,886
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$1,582,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
30,347
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,547
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,301,567
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 02457 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 02481 | — | $2,743 | $1,551,800 |
| ZIP 02482 | — | $2,509 | $1,230,900 |
| ZIP 02492 | — | $2,390 | $1,122,000 |
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
235
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.9
fair
Hospitals
91
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
98.5%
The cost of living index for Wellesley is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Wellesley is $2,886 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Wellesley is $250,001 per year.
The median home value in Wellesley is $1,582,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Wellesley is not yet available.
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
