Living in Waltham, MA
Waltham, Massachusetts Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
62,777
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
9.3%
Median Home
$536,500
Median Income
$95,964
Median Rent
$1,726
Waltham SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Waltham, MA Crime Report
614Total Crimes
978.7Total Crimes / 100k People
-60.48%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waltham / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 614 | 978.7 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 102 | 162.6 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.2 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 82 | 130.7 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 512 | 816.1 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 70 | 111.6 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 420 | 669.5 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 35.1 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
Waltham, MA Cost Of Living
147Waltham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waltham | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 210 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Waltham in Massachusetts
Map Of Waltham, MA
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Population over time in Waltham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.7% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Waltham
| Gender | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waltham for adults over 25
| Education | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waltham, Massachusetts
| Income | Waltham | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.0% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
