Waltham, MA

Living in Waltham

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Bikeability 69
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Walkability 84
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 18
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 100
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Schools 57
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Residents

63k Population +3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
54% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black7%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate19%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$96k Median Household Income +$30k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$536k Median Home Value +$113k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$453 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas3%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waltham

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Waltham

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 37 4 9
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waltham

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waltham, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waltham, MA

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Milestones Day School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Waltham, MA

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Bentley University
1 miles, E
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Brandeis University
2 miles, SW
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Lasell University
3 miles, S
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Regis College
4 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waltham, MA

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Airports

Airports near Waltham, MA

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Manchester Airport
39 miles, N
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