- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$463,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,507
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Waltham Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Waltham
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$83,249
National
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Waltham Reviews
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Waltham is a friendly city with many amenities including ethnic restaurants, drama/music programs, and a good library with free workshops all year. There's also a senior center w/many daily activities. As a senior who walks all over the South Side AM & PM I feel that it's very safe! (After 9 PM I do walk on the more-traveled streets, that have new streetlights). There are 2 colleges here, 2 Museums, a train/bus depot, and the Charles River. The local history has NOT "been forgotten"- just go to either Museum or the library programs. The one drawback is the increasingly high prices of real estate . Moody St. has a mostly "fun and funky" type of vibe... It's in a great location with parks and access to Cambridge/Boston as well as commuter rails to Concord and Worcester. Overall, this town can be an excellent place to live if you're looking for varied dining, a central location, greenery, access to downtown, decent schools, many cultural events, and friendly people.
Waltham is a wonderful place to live! It's friendly, diverse, and offers fantastic amenities. There are numerous infrastructure and beautification projects currently underway and the city has one of the most vibrant restaurant scenes in the region. Nearly all of the public schools in Waltham have enjoyed steady improvement and the high school is quickly emerging into the ranks of the state's top tier schools. Waltham is a very safe place to live. In most categories, Waltham's crime rates are 50% to 75% lower than the national average. There are numerous events, fairs, and concerts sponsored by the town, as well as activities at Waltham's community run farm at Gore place. There also many large parks and nature preserves for hiking and outdoor parties. The town even recently opened an outdoor putting area where people can play mini golf for free! I feel lucky to have found a home in a this gem of a community that is only a 20 minute drive from downtown Boston. I love Waltham!
Waltham is under major renovations. They are building many condos and shopping plazas. I like that it is close to Boston and has the commuter rail and MBTA buses to get around. I do not like how expensive it has become to live there. Yet if you can afford it and don't like to be right in the middle of Boston them Waltham is perfect for you. Its about a 20-30 min drive to Boston and it has plenty to offer on its one with Main and Moody Streets both providing a great selection of restaurants and even has its own movie theater! Waltham is also home to Prospect Hill Park which is a great place for picnics, barbecues, walking, biking and much more; but the main attraction is at the very top you can look out over the city and see all the way to Boston! A secret gem that is worth the climb whether by car, or other.