Categories in Wellesley, Massachusetts
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wellesley, Massachusetts
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 847 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 391 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 314 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 276 | 26 years |
| Financial services | 252 | 29 years |
| Finance other | 171 | 43 years |
| Locksmiths | 115 | 21 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 112 | 28 years |
| Dentists | 105 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 98 | 27 years |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 97 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 96 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 94 | 35 years |
| Electronics stores | 88 | 24 years |
| Banks | 83 | 35 years |
Wellesley, Massachusetts Facts
| Area | 10.6 mi² |
| Population | 27,909 |
| Male Population | 12,328 (44.2%) |
| Female Population | 15,581 (55.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +25.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.3% |
| Median Age | 37.5 years (Male: 39.2, Female: 36.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $64,458 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 339, 508, 617, 774 |
| Neighborhoods | Wellesley Square, Wellesley Lower Falls, Overbrook, Wellesley Hills, Babson Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.29649, -71.29256 |
| Zip Codes | 02457, 02481, 02482 |
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Wellesley, Massachusetts Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,190 | 25,458 | 27,025 | 27,875 | 27,909 | 28,081 | 29,013 |
| Population Density | 2,094.6 / mi² | 2,403.1 / mi² | 2,551.1 / mi² | 2,631.3 / mi² | 2,634.5 / mi² | 2,650.7 / mi² | 2,738.7 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWellesley, Massachusetts Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley, Massachusetts | +25.8% | +9.6% | +3.3% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wellesley, Massachusetts Median Age
Median Age: 37.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley, Massachusetts | 37.5 yrs | 36.1 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wellesley, Massachusetts Population Density
Population Density: 2,635 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley, Massachusetts | 27,909 | 10.59 sq mi | 2,635 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wellesley, Massachusetts Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wellesley, Massachusetts
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wellesley, Massachusetts Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $47,877 | $47,195 | $55,357 | $59,435 | $53,980 | $64,758 | $59,916 | $64,458 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.3B | $2.8B | $2.7B | $2.9B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wellesley, Massachusetts CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley, Massachusetts | 545,522 tn | 19.55 tn | 51,495 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wellesley, Massachusetts CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 545,522 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 51,495 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 79.1 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 78.7 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 65.1 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 65.6 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 67.5 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 76.6 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 81.3 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 82.5 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 27.8 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 54.4 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley /ˈwɛlzliː/ is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of Greater Boston. The population was 27,982 at the time of the 2010 census. It has one of the highest median household and family incomes in Massachusetts. It..
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