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Compare Lexington to Waltham

This post compares Lexington, Massachusetts to Waltham, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Lexington (CDP) Waltham (city)
Population 33,339 62,832
Income (median) $125,152 $59,123
Home Value (median) $816,100 $463,600
White 68% 73%
Black 0% 6%
Asian 27% 11%
With Kids 42% 22%
Age (median) 45 34
Rentals 19% 48%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Lexington or Waltham?
A: Lexington has a smaller population count than Waltham: 33339 compared with 62832 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lexington or in Waltham?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Lexington.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Lexington or Waltham?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Lexington.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Waltham does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 19% for Lexington versus 48% for Waltham.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lexington may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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