Dedham, Massachusetts · ZIP 02026

Dedham — ZIP 02026

Dedham (02026) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Massachusetts. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $784K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$784K

Median rent$3,226/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$784K

Median Rent

$3,226/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,573

Violent Crime

1,302

Property Crime

6,271

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Norfolk County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Dedham High	09–12	719	67%	62%
Greenlodge	01–05	320	57%	57%
Oakdale	01–05	262	47%	47%
Dedham Middle School	06–08	555	46%	42%
Riverdale	01–05	206	37%	52%
Avery	01–05	321	27%	32%
Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	285	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,109

Median Income

$129K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

44.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02026 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 02026 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02026 is approximately $784K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 02026 in Dedham has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.