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Waltham, Massachusetts: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Waltham, 27% lower than the rate across Massachusetts (3.0). Its median household earns $120,216 and the median home value is $748,700. About 64,902 people live in Waltham.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Waltham?
Waltham's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, based on 147 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at 27% lower than the Massachusetts rate (3.0); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 497 (7.5 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 96% between 2021 and 2025 (75 to 147).
| Offense (2025) | Waltham count | Per 1,000 | Massachusetts per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 147 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 13 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 123 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 497 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 65 | 0.98 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 402 | 6.1 | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 30 | 0.45 | 0.88 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Waltham changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 295 | 0 |
| 2022 | 96 | 351 | 0 |
| 2023 | 160 | 536 | 1 |
| 2024 | 165 | 459 | 1 |
| 2025 | 147 | 497 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Waltham Police Department's own reports.
How does Waltham compare with Massachusetts?
The median household income in Waltham is $120,216, 16% higher than the Massachusetts median ($103,960). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $748,700, and half of renters pay more than $2,268 a month. About 64,902 people live on 13 square miles of land, roughly 5,092 per square mile. The city lies in Middlesex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Waltham | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,902 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $120,216 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $748,700 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,268 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 57.3% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.7% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.4 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Waltham?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Waltham. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Cambridge Reservoir Dam (31 ft) and Moody Street Dam (22 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Middlesex County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Waltham?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Waltham city limits (0 active that day). Where crews are working: I-95. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Waltham?
Federal school lists place 11 public and 4 private schools within Waltham. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Adams National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site. 7 state parks or recreation areas: Ashland State Park, Callahan State Park, Cochituate State Park, Great Brook Farm State Park and Jordan Marsh Service Center and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Waltham
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Waltham city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map inside the Waltham city limits: Beaver Brook Bottles (Waltham), Dion's, Dion's (Waltham), Georgios Liquors (Waltham), Glendale Bottled Liquors (Waltham), Gordon's Fine Wine & Liquors, Gordon's Liquors, Green River Wine And Spirits (Waltham) and 6 more. Massachusetts has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Waltham city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Waltham?
In 2025, Waltham had 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (147 reported), 27% lower than the Massachusetts rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 7.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Waltham?
$120,216 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts.
How much do homes cost in Waltham?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $748,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $562,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Waltham?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Middlesex County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Newton, MA (4 mi) · Cambridge, MA (6 mi) · Brookline, MA (7 mi) · Medford, MA (7 mi) · Somerville, MA (7 mi) · Everett, MA (10 mi)
More: Massachusetts statewide numbers · county page: Middlesex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Waltham city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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