Waban, Newton, MA

Living in Waban

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 84
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 3
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 100
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Schools 80
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Residents

17k Population +2k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black2%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$173k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more48%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$1.2M Median Home Value +$393k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$291 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M30%
$1.5M to $1.99M15%
$2M or more13%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waban

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Waban

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waban

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding66
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waban, Newton, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Waban, Newton, MA

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St John School
1 miles, W
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Clearway School
1 miles, NE
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Riverside School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Waban, Newton, MA

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Lasell University
1 miles, N
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Babson College
3 miles, SW
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Brandeis University
3 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waban, Newton, MA

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Airports

Airports near Waban, Newton, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, N
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