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Waltham, MA vs West Hartford, CT

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- The median age of a home in Waltham is 8.1% younger than the median age of a home in West Hartford.
 Waltham, MAWest Hartford, CTUnited States
 Median Home Age62  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$387,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock37.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.77.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$25.6$11.0
 Homes Owned47.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented47.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Waltham, MAWest Hartford, CTUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,790  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,200$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,750  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Waltham, MAWest Hartford, CTUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Waltham, MAWest Hartford, CTUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock29.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99917.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99916.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Waltham, MAWest Hartford, CTUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock26.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock28.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews
Camille · Waltham, MA
Life on Moody Street
Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Sukie · Waltham, MA
Educational opportunities in and around Waltham
Over 17 years ago

Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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Reviews for West Hartford    6 Reviews
kim · West Hartford, CT
living in central CT
Over 12 years ago

Great restaurants and school system, but can be difficult to meet people, especially as an adult. Winters can be brutal, as in the last 2-3  More

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Erin · West Hartford, CT
Where City Style Meets Village Charm
Over 16 years ago

West Hartford is a great big suburb next to a not-as-great little city. It has a somewhat diverse (at least as far as central Connecticut suburbs go) population, and a  More

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Anonymous · West Hartford, CT
West Hartford, CT
Over 17 years ago

West Hartford is a well maintained community that is safe, attractive, and provides many amenities to the people who live here. Schools are rated among the best in the  More

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