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Wellesley
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Wellesley is an affluent Boston suburb known for its tree-lined streets, elite colleges, and a strong sense of community. Visitors are drawn to its blend of urban conveniences and quiet, family-friendly neighborhoods. The town boasts top-ranked schools, lush parks, and a busy downtown filled with local shops and eateries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
29,550
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.30°, -71.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,085
Local Cost
$3,100
Local Income
$6,700
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OWD
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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