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Waltham

23 min to Boston
"Where the Industrial Revolution started and tech bros now rule"
Median Price
$778,750
$445/sqft
School Rating
7/10
Good
Appreciation
4.5%
per year
Commute
23 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Waltham typically typically qualify for conforming loans with more flexible underwriting standards.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Former industrial powerhouse turned biotech and tech hub with authentic neighborhood feel

What It's Really Like

Waltham was America's first industrial city and now hosts major biotech and tech companies. It's affordable, diverse, and has real neighborhood character—not fancy, just real.

Best For

  • ✓Tech/biotech workers at nearby companies
  • ✓First-time buyers wanting value with potential
  • ✓Families seeking diversity and solid schools
  • ✓Those who want authentic neighborhoods over suburban perfection

Avoid If

  • ✗You need top-tier schools
  • ✗You want prestige addresses
  • ✗You prefer walkable urban areas (it's car-dependent)

🌟Highlights

🏭Home to Raytheon, Boston Dynamics, and major biotech
🚂Commuter rail to Boston (multiple stops)
🍽️Excellent restaurant scene with global cuisines
💰Affordable relative to Newton/Wellesley neighbors

Insider Tips

  • 💡Prospect Hill area is the most desirable neighborhood
  • 💡Moody Street has the best restaurants in MetroWest
  • 💡Brandeis University brings culture and college-town energy

Demographics

Population
64,012
Median Age
35.2
Median Income
$138,469
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