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Population and households in Wedgemere Historic District
Household size in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.87 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.86 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.82 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.54 | +0.09 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wedgemere Historic District run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.97 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 43.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 43.1 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 43.2 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 43.4 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +0.2 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Wedgemere Historic District skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wedgemere Historic District: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The picture is much the same across Winchester.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wedgemere Historic District
Renters in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 16.0% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 15.7% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 18.3% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in Wedgemere Historic District rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Still, renters make up a bigger share here than in Winchester overall (18.3%). Among homeowners, 39.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 5.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Wedgemere Historic District are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Winchester as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1951 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1950 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1953 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1952 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wedgemere Historic District is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across Winchester.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,813 | $1,465 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,804 | $1,641 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,067 | $1,870 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,947 | $2,573 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,135 | +$1,108 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wedgemere Historic District costs $2,947 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 44.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wedgemere Historic District
Bachelor's degrees in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 70.3% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 70.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 77.3% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 79.9% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Wedgemere Historic District: 79.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Winchester as a whole looks much the same.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 97.3% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 97.0% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 98.6% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 97.0% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wedgemere Historic District: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Winchester as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wedgemere Historic District
| Period | Wedgemere Historic District | Winchester | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Wedgemere Historic District than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Winchester. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wedgemere Historic District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgemere Historic District | 2.43 | 48.4 | 7.1% | 23.5% | 4.2% | 1949 | $2,947 | 79.2% | 96.4% | 4.5% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.19 | 42.6 | 5.0% | 39.1% | 5.5% | 1946 | $1,557 | 70.8% | 96.4% | 2.3% |
| Arlington Center | 2.11 | 44.0 | 3.8% | 56.1% | 5.0% | 1950 | $1,810 | 69.1% | 97.8% | 5.1% |
| West Somerville | 2.04 | 35.4 | 4.3% | 70.2% | 6.4% | 1943 | $1,988 | 59.0% | 93.2% | 5.2% |
| Nobility Hill Historic District | 2.31 | 41.4 | 11.3% | 36.2% | 4.0% | 1960 | $2,002 | 53.0% | 95.4% | 0.3% |
| Tufts | 2.94 | 25.2 | 2.0% | 64.1% | 3.5% | 1938 | $2,908 | 88.6% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| North Cambridge | 2.22 | 34.9 | 6.3% | 66.0% | 10.2% | 1963 | $2,601 | 76.5% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| Ball Square | 2.41 | 33.0 | 2.2% | 55.4% | 6.5% | 1938 | $3,053 | 74.6% | 96.2% | 0.5% |
| Avon Hill | 2.04 | 32.8 | 2.5% | 54.0% | 7.5% | 1940 | $2,762 | 90.3% | 99.2% | 2.4% |
| Neighborhood Nine | 2.20 | 33.8 | 6.2% | 63.7% | 7.3% | 1961 | $2,581 | 80.6% | 99.2% | 3.9% |
| Waverley Square | 2.47 | 41.8 | 9.0% | 42.1% | 5.8% | 1946 | $2,439 | 73.8% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: East Carollton, New Orleans, LA · Escalante, Tempe, AZ · Miramar, Jacksonville, FL · Wilmington Historic District, Wilmington, OH · Wayne State, Detroit, MI · Waterway Village, Kissimmee, FL · Washington Park Historic District, North Plainfield, NJ · Sunset Hills, Pittsburgh, PA · South Duxbury, Duxbury, MA · Seven Oaks, Bakersfield, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wedgemere Historic District. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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