Waltham, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
62,832
Population Density
4,933
Labor Participaton
69.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
50.7%
Median Household Income
$83,249
Median Individual Income
$40,147
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$59,123

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$463,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,507
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,260
Housing Units
25,518
People who reside in Waltham live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
38%
Apt, Condo, Other
62%
Analysis

Income

Households in Waltham earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 38% higher per household.

Housing

Waltham has a median house price of $463,600. The cost of homeownership is significantly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Waltham is 49% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 11%

Demographics

The median age in Waltham is 34. Waltham has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.

Waltham ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Waltham Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 463,600 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,260 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,507 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 7.0% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 48% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 4,933 885 93
Personal Comparison
Waltham Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 83,249 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 40,147 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 59,123 60,923 46,881
Median Age 34.2 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 69.8% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 50.7% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Waltham, MA
4,933
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Waltham is comparable to that of a Small City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics