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Compare Springfield to Waltham

This post compares Springfield, 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 Springfield (city) Waltham (city)
Population 154,613 62,832
Income (median) $40,642 $59,123
Home Value (median) $148,600 $463,600
White 60% 73%
Black 21% 6%
Asian 2% 11%
With Kids 37% 22%
Age (median) 32 34
Rentals 53% 48%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Waltham?
A: Springfield has a larger population count than Waltham: 154613 compared with 62832 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 53% for Springfield versus 48% for Waltham.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Everett, Lynn, and Worcester.

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

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