Jobs & Employment in Dedham, MA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

Labor Force

14,741

Employed

14,214

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

65.2%

Carpool

6.9%

Public Transit

5.4%

Walk

2.6%

Bike

0.3%

Work from Home

18.6%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

86.2%

Government

41.0%

Self-Employed

5.2%

Dedham, MA has an unemployment rate of 3.6% with a labor force of 14,741. The average commute time is 25 minutes. About 65.2% of workers drive alone to work. 18.6% of workers work from home.