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Population:60,345
Pop. Change:2%
State: Massachusetts
Metro Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy Metro Area
County: Middlesex County
City:Waltham
Zip Code:02453, 02454, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Waltham, Massachusetts

As of 2011, Waltham's population is 60,345 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.88 percent.

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The median home cost in Waltham is $400,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.02 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Waltham's cost of living is 55.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Waltham public schools spend $11,207 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11 students per teacher in Waltham.

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The unemployment rate in Waltham is 6.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Waltham jobs have Increased by 0.21 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Waltham's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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