At a Glance
Median Income
$116,560
$58,065 per capita
Home Value
$705,700
Zillow: $802,136
Median Rent
$2,232/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
816/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Waltham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waltham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waltham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waltham residents earn a median household income of $116,560 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,065. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waltham is $705,700 , 150% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $802,136. Median rent is $2,232/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Waltham reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 816/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.4% of adults in Waltham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waltham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population64,723
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density5,076/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,560
Per Capita$58,065
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B
Home Value$705,700
Rent$2,232
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$802,136
Housing Units27,114
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property816/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary112/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Waltham was built in 1961.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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