Waltham (zip 02453), MA 

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Population

28,696

-1.5% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

Cost of Living

144.7 / 100

Median Home Price

$646,300

Median Income

$100,167

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 4.8

summer / winter

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Waltham (zip 02453), MA

Living in 02453 Waltham, MA is a wonderful experience. This vibrant and historic city offers a wealth of activities and attractions for people of all ages. The downtown area features numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, and galleries for visitors to explore. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many parks and trails to enjoy such as the Charles River Bike Path or the Lexington Battle Green. Residents also enjoy easy access to Boston or Harvard Square with convenient public transportation options located throughout town. With its friendly atmosphere, excellent schools and diverse population, it’s no wonder why so many people consider Waltham their home. Regional center/Capital city - Central Massachusetts coast at the head of Boston Bay.
Zip Codes: Waltham (zip 02453)
Cost of Living: 44.7% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 29 ft above sea level
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Pros
Education
Arts and culture
Historic interest
Cons
Traffic and sprawl
Economic cycles
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area

Boston is widely viewed as the intellectual and historic capital of the United States. It is a cosmopolitan city with a complete set of services, a broad range of amenities, and a rich tradition and culture almost unmatched in the rest of the country. The metro area defined as Boston-Quincy actually includes downtown and areas mostly south of city into Norfolk and Plymouth County. Suburbs to the west and northwest are covered in the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham metro area (see page TK); northern suburbs to New Hampshire are covered in Essex County (page TK).


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Waltham (zip 02453) is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Waltham (zip 02453) jobs have increased by 4.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Waltham (zip 02453)'s cost of living is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Waltham (zip 02453)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Waltham, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Middlesex county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 71.5% to 26.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Waltham (zip 02453)'s population is 28,696 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 24.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Waltham (zip 02453) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.1%.

SCHOOLS
Waltham (zip 02453) public schools spend $19,400 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.1 students per teacher in Waltham (zip 02453). More Education



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Housing Market in Waltham

It's a good time to buy in Waltham. Home Appreciation is up 16.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Waltham is .

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