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02451
  • ZIP Code in Massachusetts
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ZIP Code
Waltham

02451

  • grade A minus
    Overall Grade
  • ZIP Code in Massachusetts

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A+
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    About

    Population
    17,965

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $609,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,160
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    02451 Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $109,021
    National
    $69,021
    Families with Children
    18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%