Living in Waltham
Waltham is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 63,378 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #102 of 9,474), business owners (top 3%, #275 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 3%, #169 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Waltham
- It is part of Greater Boston, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How Waltham ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,035 of 11,898 | #22 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #6,015 of 9,771 | #112 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,280 of 8,006 | #83 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,884 of 6,237 | #51 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #270 of 9,474 | #16 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #263 of 9,474 | #23 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #253 of 10,762 | #24 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #132 of 4,537 | #15 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #158 of 4,444 | #15 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #160 of 3,053 | #19 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,137 of 7,271 | #32 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #240 of 6,227 | #18 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #272 of 3,933 | #24 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #274 of 2,119 | #33 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #3,020 of 8,006 | #66 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #8,400 of 12,111 | #125 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #163 of 4,114 | #20 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #169 of 7,271 | #10 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #102 of 9,474 | #32 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #6,530 of 18,063 | #253 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,820 of 16,523 | #279 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,725 of 18,063 | #304 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 82 | #129 of 16,523 | #5 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #72 of 21,167 | #3 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #330 of 12,111 | #65 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,515 of 6,413 | #155 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #275 of 12,111 | #23 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #242 of 4,750 | #22 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bemis 3 km
- West Newton (Massachusetts) 3 km
- Nonantum 3 km
- Auburndale (Massachusetts) 3 km
- Newton Corner 4 km
- Newtonville 4 km
- Watertown Square 4 km
- Watertown (Massachusetts) 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.