Waltham, MA
Living in Waltham
Bikeability69
Walkability84
Commute49
Public Transit70
Affordability18
Public Safety74
Airports52
Hospitals85
Colleges100
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Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
63kPopulation+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
$96kMedian 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
$536kMedian Home Value+$113k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian 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
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
0 miles, E
Milestones Day School
1 miles, NW
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
1 miles, E
The Cambridge School of Weston
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Waltham, MA
Bentley University
1 miles, E
Brandeis University
2 miles, SW
Lasell University
3 miles, S
Regis College
4 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waltham, MA
Walden Behavioral Care, Llc
1 miles, S
McLean Hospital Corporation
2 miles, E
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
4 miles, S
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Waltham, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
33 miles, W
Manchester Airport
39 miles, N
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, S