Wayland is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 13,664 people and three associated neighborhoods, Wayland is the 147th largest community in Massachusetts.

Wayland home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Wayland real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Wayland has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Wayland telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 28.45% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Wayland is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Wayland is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Wayland’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Wayland is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Wayland, the average commute to work is 32.58 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

If knowledge is power, Wayland is a pretty powerful place. 78.23% of the adults in Wayland have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Wayland in 2018 was $96,173, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $384,692 for a family of four.

Wayland is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wayland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wayland residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Wayland include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Russian.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Wayland's cultural character, accounting for 16.40% of the town’s population.

The most common language spoken in Wayland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.