Median Price
$853,000
$460/sqft
Schools
4.6/10
Average
Appreciation
4.5/10
Growth Potential
Commute
23 min
to Boston
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Price Range
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What Drives Prices in Waltham
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $853,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$186,791 (22%)
Structure & Quality$747,164 (88%)
School Premium-$130,754 (-15%)
Access & Commute Premium$144,576 (17%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$94,778 (-11%)
540
School Value Score
960
Overall Value Score
The Waltham Vibe
Former industrial powerhouse turned biotech and tech hub with authentic neighborhood feel
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.
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
Who It's For
✓ Great 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
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You need top-tier schools
- •You want prestige addresses
- •You prefer walkable urban areas (it's car-dependent)
Demographics
Population64,012
Median Age35.2
Median Household Income$138,469
Work from Home18.7%
Professional Sector57.8%
Insider Tips
- 1.Prospect Hill area is the most desirable neighborhood
- 2.Moody Street has the best restaurants in MetroWest
- 3.Brandeis University brings culture and college-town energy