Living in Waltham, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waltham · Census data 2020–2024
Waltham has 452 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $97,500 (20% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $329,700, the median rent is $1,096/month.
Waltham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waltham at a glance
- Population
- 452
- Median age
- 60.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $97,500State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $329,700State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,096/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Waltham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waltham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waltham the median home value is $329,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,042 a month in housing costs.
Waltham median household income
The median household income in Waltham is $97,500 and the income per person is $52,472. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Waltham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.22
Waltham demographics
- Population
- 452
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 45.4%
- Households
- 204
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waltham ›
Education in Waltham
39% of adults 25 and older in Waltham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waltham
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Waltham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham | 452 | $97,500 | $329,700 | $1,096 |
| Vergennes | 2,565 | $76,587 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| New Haven | 1,792 | $92,321 | $379,300 | $1,163 |
| Panton | 690 | $86,667 | $438,000 | $1,410 |
| Weybridge | 781 | $118,083 | $419,900 | $1,227 |
| Ferrisburgh | 2,661 | $106,989 | $422,700 | $1,435 |
| Addison | 1,175 | $106,667 | $362,200 | $2,019 |
| Monkton | 1,999 | $119,688 | $379,900 | $1,301 |
| Bristol | 3,778 | $74,620 | $337,300 | $1,275 |
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What is the median household income in Waltham, VT?
The median household income in Waltham is $97,500, 20% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waltham?
The median home value in Waltham is $329,700, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Waltham?
The median gross rent in Waltham is $1,096 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Waltham, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Waltham?
The median age in Waltham is 60.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Waltham?
The average commute to work in Waltham is 28 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waltham?
The unemployment rate in Waltham is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waltham?
39% of adults in Waltham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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