Census-designated place · Massachusetts
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Stoneham, census-designated place, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Stoneham had 23,355 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±48). GEOID 2567700.
Residents, 2020-2024
23,355
±48 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 23,244
Median household income
$113,964
±$10,253 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$671,900
±$25,548 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,035
±$142 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Stoneham and what county is it in?
Stoneham is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers 6.0 square miles of land, 3,864 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stoneham is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stoneham, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Stoneham's population at 23,355 (±48). The 2020 Census counted 23,244 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Stoneham is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Stoneham | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,355 ±48 | 1,638,365 | +132 |
| Households | 9,749 ±368 | 634,215 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.09 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,196 ±388 | 664,267 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stoneham?
The median resident of Stoneham is 42.2 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.8%. 11.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stoneham | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 ±2.2 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±2.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±2.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±2.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.0% ±3.5 pts | 65.1% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 13.6% | +2.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.7% ±2.7 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.5% ±3.6 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±1.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4% ±1.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.9% ±3.0 pts | 59.5% | +9.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.5% ±2.7 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3% ±1.5 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stoneham earn?
Half of Stoneham's 9,749 households earn less than $113,964 a year (±$10,253), against $130,847 in Middlesex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $124,976 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stoneham | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,964 ±$10,253 | $130,847 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $149,707 ±$8,346 | $178,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,866 ±$3,801 | $69,556 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±1.9 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stoneham?
Owners occupy 71.0% of Stoneham's occupied homes and renters 29.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $671,900 by its owner (±$25,548). The median renter pays $2,035 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stoneham | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $671,900 ±$25,548 | $727,800 | +$63,199 |
| Median gross rent | $2,035 ±$142 | $2,201 | +$210 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±7.3 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,090 ±$122 | $3,224 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.0% ±4.2 pts | 61.3% | +5.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.0% ±4.2 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 10,196 ±388 | 664,267 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±4.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.2% ±3.5 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.6% ±3.6 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±1.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Stoneham work and get to work?
66.8% of Stoneham's workers drive alone and 24.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Stoneham | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±2.8 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8% ±4.0 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.6% ±3.6 pts | 24.7% | +21.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±1.6 | 29.9 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stoneham?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Stoneham (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,080 (Tract 3372.01) to $140,313 (Tract 3371.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3373Middlesex County | 6,503 | $109,361 |
| Tract 3371.02Middlesex County | 5,693 | $140,313 |
| Tract 3372.02Middlesex County | 4,935 | $125,766 |
| Tract 3372.01Middlesex County | 3,317 | $96,080 |
| Tract 3371.01Middlesex County | 2,907 | $118,958 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stoneham) · Census block assignment files
How does Stoneham compare with other places in Massachusetts?
Stoneham ranks 210th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 87th | 460 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th | 461 |
| Median household income | 210th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 161st | 460 |
| Median home value | 126th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 78th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 145th | 459 |
| Median age | 327th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 332nd | 460 |
| Work from home | 111th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 290th | 459 |
Stoneham's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Stoneham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stoneham?
11 of the 57 figures for Stoneham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stoneham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.