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Waban
  • Neighborhood in Newton, MA
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Neighborhood
Newton

Waban

#13 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Newton
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    C+
  7. Jobs
    A minus
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
Waban is a neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts with a population of 5,039. Waban is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Waban offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Waban there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Waban and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Waban are highly rated.
About Waban...
Population
5,039
Neighborhood in
Newton
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,307,605
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$3,116
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Waban Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$237,076
National
$69,021
Families with Children
35%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    63%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    11%
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