Population
Most would say Waltham is a welcoming townie city, a less affluent version of Newton. Waltham, a.k.a. Watch city, is a densely populated city compared to most others in the area. In spite of there being 2 major universities in Waltham, it does not feel like a college city. There are several neighborhoods/villages, too many to list here, the more notable ones are North Waltham, Cedarwood, Lake View, The Highlands, and the Lanes. Anything you could ever need can be found somewhere in Waltham. Outside Moody st, the city quiets down at night. There are many hotels in Waltham, a direct result of the corporate and university presence. Traditionally, Waltham residents stay in their homes longer than the average homeowner, and/or residents move within Waltham.
Fun Facts
- 13.7 sq miles
- Originally part of Watertown
- 4 zip codes
- State Gov’t – 2 Reps and 1 Senator
- Federal Gov’t – 5th district of MA
- Home to Brandeis and Bentley Universities
- Home to National Archives and Records Northeast branch
- There are 109 historical sites in the city
- Waltham has 2 orchestras!
- Approximately 26 neighborhoods withing Waltham
- 13th largest city in MA (by population)
- Prospect Hill is the 3rd highest point in the greater Boston area after the 2 hills at Blue Hills
- The Waltham Channel
Red – Sellers Market
Grey – Neutral
Green – Buyers Market
Waltham Market Data
Property Tax - $10.32/$1,000 of assessed value
Meals Tax - 0.75% (in addition to state sales tax of 6.25%, for total sales tax of 7% on all restaurants
Room Occupancy Excise Tax - 6% (in addition to state room occupancy excise tax of 5.7%)
Water and Sewer Rates - HERE
Calculate your estimated property tax, or anything else!
Ex: For a $500,000 home in Waltham follow these 2 steps
Step 1. 10.32 x 500000 = #
Step 2. #/1000 = the property tax for that home
6 Fire Stations (3 w/ladder truck)
Ambulance Service provided by Armstrong Ambulance (as of 2/2023)
148 Police Officers
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital - 273 bed teaching hospital - affiliated with Mass General Brigham
24 Hour Animal Hospital
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Waltham
MSPCA-Angell Memorial West in Waltham
2 Stations on 1 commuter rail line
Easy Accessability to I-90(Mass Pike) and I-95
Multiple bus stations throughout the city
Bentley University
Brandeis University
National Grid
Fresenius Medical Care
Boston Dynamics
Largest Employers in Waltham
Nova Biomedical
Constant Contact
Thermo Fisher Scientific
PerkinElmer
Deloitte
Town Demographics
Activities
There are many youth and adult activities/sports available in Waltham. This website shows the sports offerings, there’s public skating available at the Veterans Ice Rink too. There are outdoor parks and green spaces with trails, most notably Prospect Hill. The recreation dept updates the brochure of offerings by the season here on this website. There are so many activities and events for kids all year long, even indoors at the well maintained library.
Notable Attractions & Events
- 4th of July Fireworks
- Riverfest
- Prospect Hill
- Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
- Veterans Ice Rink
- Food, Wine, & Craft Beer Festival
- Sheepshearing Festival
- Stonehurst & Storer Conservation
- Santa Parade
- Farm Day
- Watch City Steampunk Festival
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