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Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 9 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Waltham has a population of 59,226.

The People and Families of Waltham

In Waltham, about 38% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Waltham live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waltham had a median family income of $64,595. You could say that Waltham is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waltham ($95,881). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Waltham Housing

About 46% of housing units in Waltham are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Waltham, 81% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Waltham, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

Waltham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWaltham Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Waltham Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Waltham Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Waltham Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Waltham Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Waltham Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Waltham, MA

Comparing Waltham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population51
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime105
Low Violent Crime95

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