What does housing cost in Waltham in 2026?

Housing in Waltham runs to about €1,908 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Waltham?

Asking rent in Waltham stands at 2,232 €/month.

What are property prices in Waltham?

To buy in Waltham, expect 705,700 €.

Cost of Living in Waltham, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Waltham — 2026

Waltham has 64,723 residents and lies in Massachusetts. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,908 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 603,214 €. Median income is 99,632 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 23% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Waltham

Rent

Median rent: 1,908 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 603,214 €

Income

Median household income: 99,632 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 4,088 €/year

Quality of life — Waltham

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

27,4 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

7,8 %

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