Housing
Home prices and rent in Waltham
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Massachusetts and the U.S.
Census geography: Waltham city, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Waltham vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Waltham | Massachusetts | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $748,700 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,268 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $120,216 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 50% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1964 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $411,400 | $536,500 | $748,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,358 | $1,726 | $2,268 |
| Median household income | $73,162 | $95,964 | $120,216 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area · Middlesex County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $164,600. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $96,000 | $109,700 | $123,400 | $137,100 | $148,100 | $159,050 | $170,050 | $181,000 |
| Very low income (50%) | $60,000 | $68,600 | $77,150 | $85,700 | $92,600 | $99,450 | $106,300 | $113,150 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $36,000 | $41,150 | $46,300 | $51,400 | $55,550 | $59,650 | $63,750 | $67,850 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Waltham?
$748,700, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Waltham?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,268 a month, versus $1,762 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Waltham?
The median home value went from $411,400 in 2014 to $748,700 in 2024 (+82%).
What is fair market rent in Waltham?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,440 for a studio, $2,518 for one bedroom and $3,008 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Waltham city, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Values are estimates with margins of error.