Living in Waltham, MA
Waltham SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Waltham, MA Crime Report
678
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,082.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.87%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Waltham, MA Cost Of Living
147
Waltham's Overall Cost Of Living
Waltham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Waltham, Massachusetts Info Snack
Waltham (/wlæm/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.
Population
62,979
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
10.9%
Median Home
$497,100
Median Income
$85,677
Median Rent
$1,584
Waltham, MA Photos
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Map Of Waltham, MA
Population over time in Waltham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 62,979 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 62,832 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 62,699 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 62,438 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 61,908 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 61,321 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 60,836 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 60,209 | 0.7% |
| 2009 | 59,771 | - |
| Crime/100k | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 186.7 | 338.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17.6 | 60.0 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 148.4 | 241.2 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 895.4 | 1263.3 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 143.6 | 200.8 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 687.9 | 966.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 63.8 | 95.7 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Waltham
| Race | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 72.2% | 61.1% |
| African American | 7.5% | 6.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 11.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 11.6% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Waltham, Massachusetts
| Income | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 14.7% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 12.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Waltham
| Gender | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waltham for adults over 25
| Education | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Waltham
Overall User Rating
4.0
/5
/5
Close to everything, new high school being built
Location, ease of commute, excellent restaurants, very diverse, close to everything.
