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Compare Waltham to Boston
This post compares Waltham, Massachusetts to Boston, 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 | Waltham (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,832 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $59,123 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $463,600 | $455,100 |
| White | 73% | 52% |
| Black | 6% | 25% |
| Asian | 11% | 9% |
| With Kids | 22% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 32 |
| Rentals | 48% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Waltham or Boston?
A: Waltham has a much smaller population count than Boston: 62832 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Waltham or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Waltham.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Waltham or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Waltham.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 48% for Waltham versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Waltham may include: Medford, Watertown, and Framingham.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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