Waltham city, Massachusetts
Waltham city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Waltham city is a geographic entity located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 65,037. The land area covers 12.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 65,037 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 25,498 | ±608 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 26,728 | ±625 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 25,498 | ±608 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,230 | ±339 |
| Median Home Value | $748,700 | ±$27,073 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,268 | ±$79 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,216 | ±$7,308 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,449 | ±$2,740 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,392 | ±925 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 37,385 | ±1,135 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 65,849 (2024)
ID: 183918
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
610 MAIN ST, WALTHAM MA 02452-5580
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Waltham | KG-05 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | KG-05 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | KG-05 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | KG-05 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | 06-08 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | 06-08 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | PK-05 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | KG-05 | Waltham, MA | |
| Regular School Waltham | 09-12 | Waltham, MA | |
| Alternative School Waltham | 09-12 | Waltham, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bentley University
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College | 1.0 mi away | 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA, 02452-4705 |
7818912000
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WALTHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 735 MAIN ST., WALTHAM, MA, 02451 |
(781) 314-3425
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Brandeis University
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College | 1.9 mi away | 415 South St, Waltham, MA, 02454-9110 |
7817362000
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WATERTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 123 MAIN ST., WATERTOWN, MA, 02472 |
(617) 972-6434
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Lasell University
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College | 3.2 mi away | 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, 02466 |
6172432000
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WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 87 SCHOOL STREET, WESTON, MA, 02493 |
(781) 786-6150
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Hebrew College
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College | 3.7 mi away | 1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02466-3008 |
6175598600
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BELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 336 CONCORD AVE., BELMONT, MA, 02478 |
(617) 489-2000
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Regis College
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College | 4.4 mi away | 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, 02493-1571 |
7817687000
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NEWTON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 330 HOMER STREET, NEWTON, MA, 02459 |
(617) 796-1360
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BEDFORD HANSCOM FLD, MA US, located 6.1 miles from Waltham city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 18.2° | 27.5° | 2.90" | — |
| February | 39.4° | 19.3° | 29.3° | 2.69" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 27.2° | 37.3° | 3.85" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 37.1° | 48.5° | 3.84" | — |
| May | 70.4° | 46.7° | 58.6° | 3.36" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 56.2° | 67.8° | 3.72" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 62.0° | 73.6° | 3.51" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 60.3° | 71.9° | 3.47" | — |
| September | 75.7° | 51.8° | 63.7° | 3.54" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 40.8° | 52.2° | 4.24" | — |
| November | 52.4° | 32.4° | 42.4° | 3.72" | — |
| December | 42.0° | 24.0° | 33.0° | 3.76" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Belmont CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Watertown city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Lexington CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Newton city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Arlington CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2501772600. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.