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Waltham, QC

Quebec

Waltham is a small town in Quebec with a population of 387. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
387 Population 3/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $32,400 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.6%
333% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.8%
100% higher than US avg

How Waltham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population387
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$32,400
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty24.8%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units175
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Waltham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waltham receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Waltham has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waltham is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waltham is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Waltham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Waltham has a population of 387 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 139.1 square miles. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.8% of residents, while 12.8% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

387
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
139.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Waltham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.8%
3% above US avg
Spanish12.8%
4% below US avg
Other Languages6.4%

Social Characteristics

Waltham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waltham is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 17.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Waltham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.6%
333% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.8%
100% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Waltham is $170,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 175 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,000
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units175

Property Tax

In Waltham, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Waltham vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Waltham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall13.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area139.1 sq mi (360.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates45.9072°N, 76.9084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in

Waltham has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 69.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+28.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area139.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Waltham

What is the population of Waltham?

Waltham has a population of 387 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 139.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 50% male.

Is Waltham expensive to live in?

Waltham is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Waltham?

Waltham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Waltham?

The job market in Waltham faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.6% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 17.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waltham?

The median home value in Waltham is $170,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647.

How are the schools in Waltham?

4.8% of adults in Waltham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Waltham?

The obesity rate in Waltham is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Waltham?

The average commute in Waltham is 30 minutes. 69.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waltham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waltham is 100% White. 80.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.8% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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