Town of
Needham
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-455-7500
Town Manager:
Kate FitzpatrickSelect Board:
Marianne Cooley
Catherine Dowd
Heidi Frail
Kevin Keane
Joshua Levy
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
April 9, 2024April, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 32,048 | |
| Population Density | 2,608 | |
| Registered Voters | 23,899 | |
| Income Per Capita | $131,986 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $384,043 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 85.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,076,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,133 | |
| Total Households | 11,312 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.04 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $25.56 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,452,814,528 | |
| Total Expenditures | $187,401,479 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $178,892,914 | |
| State Aid | $15,221,089 | |
| Local Receipts | $12,411,662 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,004 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Needham is a Greater Boston suburb offering great schools, safe neighborhoods, ample recreation, and a great July 4th fireworks display. Needham is home to major companies and locally owned businesses, and maintains a charming, small-town vibe.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,711 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 254 |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 12.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 140.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Rebecca Rausch
Mass. House
Denise Garlick