Wellesley is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 30,524 people and six associated neighborhoods, Wellesley is the 64th largest community in Massachusetts. Much of the housing stock in Wellesley was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country. Wellesley home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Wellesley real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Wellesley is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 96.77% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Wellesley is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Wellesley who work in management occupations (22.99%), business and financial occupations (11.29%), and teaching (10.33%). Also of interest is that Wellesley has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Of important note, Wellesley is also a town of artists. Wellesley has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Wellesley’s character. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 28.16% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.Because there are quite a few people attending college in Wellesley, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Wellesley provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities. Wellesley is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Wellesley’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Although the majority of commuting trips in the town are by private automobile, Wellesley is somewhat unusual for a town of its size for having a substantial number of people who use public transportation. For a lot of people, the train helps to get to and from their jobs every morning, which benefits everyone in the Wellesley area by reducing both traffic and air pollution.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Wellesley. 86.19% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Wellesley in 2022 was $111,690, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $446,760 for a family of four. Wellesley is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wellesley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wellesley residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Wellesley include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Polish. Foreign born people are also an important part of Wellesley's cultural character, accounting for 17.41% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Wellesley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.
