Waltham, MA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 23,880 housing units in Waltham.
This represents a 9.9% growth from 21,723 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 23,880 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Waltham is about 46%.
Waltham's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.8%.
Average household size is 2.29 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Waltham were built after 1953.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.20% |
| One Bedroom | 24.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $250,800 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $240,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
| Median year structure was built | 1954 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $957 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.20% |
| Debt Free | 32.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.7% |
