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Waltham, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Waltham, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,800
27% below
$32,400 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
24.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 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)

Income
73%
Home Value
60%
Rent
56%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waltham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waltham residents earn a median household income of $54,800 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,400. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waltham is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $647/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.8% of adults in Waltham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Waltham has 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. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

D
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$32,400
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty24.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$623

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$647
Ownership82.9%
Housing Units175
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation371 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute30 min

Did You Know?

17.4% work from home.