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Crime in Waltham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waltham. Key points include:
There were 623 total crimes in Waltham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waltham is 951.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waltham is 252.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waltham is 699.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waltham is -55.11% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Waltham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waltham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 623 | 951.3 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 165 | 252.0 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 22.9 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 137 | 209.2 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 458 | 699.4 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 82 | 125.2 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 340 | 519.2 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 55.0 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waltham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waltham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waltham is 163 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waltham is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waltham is $826,437.
The median income in Waltham is $120,216.
Waltham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waltham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waltham | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 278 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waltham, MA Weather
The average high in Waltham is 59.8° and the average low is 38.9°.
There are 83.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.0 inches of precipitation each year with 52.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waltham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 52.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Waltham, MA Photos
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Waltham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waltham
The current population in Waltham is 64,902. The population has increased 8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64,902 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 64,723 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 64,711 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 64,655 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 62,597 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 62,777 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 62,979 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 62,832 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 62,699 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 62,438 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 61,908 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 61,321 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 60,836 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 60,209 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 59,771 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waltham
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Waltham is:
57.6% White with 37,383 White residents.
8.3% African American with 5,406 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 169 American Indian residents.
12.6% Asian with 8,189 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 97 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 562 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 2,779 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 10,317 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.3% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waltham
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Waltham is 50.0% female with 32,448 female residents.
Waltham is 50.0% male with 32,453 male residents.
| Gender | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waltham for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Waltham completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Waltham completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Waltham completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Waltham completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Waltham completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Waltham completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Waltham completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Waltham completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Waltham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waltham, Massachusetts
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4.3% of households in Waltham earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Waltham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Waltham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Waltham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Waltham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Waltham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Waltham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.3% of households in Waltham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.2% of households in Waltham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.9% of households in Waltham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.9% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
