Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham: A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Waltham is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waltham Heritage State Park and the Waltham History Museum.
About
Waltham is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,632 and a population density of 1,701 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 62,069 inhabitants.
The city was created 391 years ago in 1633.
Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The city is best known as the birthplace of the watch industry in America.
The name Waltham comes from the Anglo-Saxon "Weald" or "Wealdtam," meaning forest settlement. In 1629, Thomas Hooker led a group of settlers from Newtowne (now Cambridge) to establish an outpost there. Waltham was first settled in 1645 as part of Cambridge.
In 1844, the land now occupied by Wellesley College was purchased by Henry Fowle Durant, who also constructed a factory to manufacture watches on the site. The factory employed many women and immigrants who worked long hours for low wages in poor conditions. In response, local women formed the Lowell Female Labor Reform Association and petitioned for safer working conditions and higher wages. In 1874, they succeeded in persuading the Massachusetts legislature to force Durant to improve conditions in his factories. This was one of the first times that organized labor had been successful at improving working conditions without striking.
The city also home to Brandeis University and Bentley University, so if you're looking for an education that's going to set you up for success in this competitive world, we've got you covered!
It is also home to several research centers including the Charles River Laboratory for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Bella Vita Wine Cellars (the first commercial winery in New England), the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and the Sloan School of Management at MIT - all located along Route 128.
Whether you're looking for a quiet place to settle down or hoping to find your next adventure, Waltham is the place for you.
Quick Facts about Waltham
| Population : | 62,069 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 02451–02454 |
| Area : | 35.64 km2 |
| Official name : | Waltham |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1634 (391 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:40:47 (19th May 2025) |
| Density : | 1,741 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waltham is located at 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W (42.3764900, -71.2356100).
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Official website of Waltham
Demographics
The population of Waltham increased by 2.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,632 | - | census |
| 2011 | 61,382 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 62,047 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,327 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,114 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,003 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 62,939 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 62,822 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 62,563 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,495 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 62,069 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Waltham
1 Ocean State Job Lot
90 River St, Waltham, MA 02453, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Prospect Hill Park
314 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA 02451, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Game Underground
349 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
154 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Gore Place
52 Gore St, Waltham, MA 02453, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Waltham
1 Waltham City Hall
610 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 ➦ Show Map
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2 City Clerk of Committees
610 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Waltham (118)
People born in Waltham, including Nobel prize winning US physicist Kenneth G. Wilson, linguist and ethnologist and a specialist in the indigenous peoples of California John Peabody Harrington, Canadian politician C. D. Howe, .
List
- Samuel Livermore (American politician (1732-1803)) he was born in 14/05/1732
- Deena Kastor (athletics competitor, long distance runner, and marathoner) she was born in 14/02/1973
- Shawn McEachern (American ice hockey player) he was born in 28/02/1969
- Evelyn Sears (US tennis player) she was born in 09/03/1875
- Mary Watson Whitney (American astronomer) she was born in 11/09/1847
- Clarence Hobart (US tennis player) he was born in 27/06/1870
- Caroll Spinney (American puppeteer (1933-2019)) he was born in 26/12/1933
- Bertram Eugene Warren (American mineralogist) he was born in 28/06/1902
- John Lynch (American businessman and politician) he was born in 25/11/1952
- Nathaniel P. Banks (politician of Massachusetts and general of the Union Army (1816-1894)) he was born in 30/01/1816
- Charles J. Precourt (American astronaut) he was born in 29/06/1955
- James Chirillo (Jazz guitar) he was born in 02/05/1953
- Keith Aucoin (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/11/1978
- Thomas Joseph Riley (Catholic bishop) he was born in 30/11/1900
- Cynthia Sayer (American musician) she was born in 20/05/1962
- Theodore Lyman (Natural scientist, military staff officer during the American Civil War, and United States Representative from Massachusetts) he was born in 23/08/1833
- Warren Newcombe (special effects artist) he was born in 28/04/1894
- Bob Weston (American musician and audio engineer) he was born in 01/01/1965
Schools in Waltham
College & universities near Waltham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164739 | Bentley University | Waltham (MA) | 02452-4705 |
| 167224 | New England School of Photography | Waltham (MA) | 02453 |
| 165015 | Brandeis University | Waltham (MA) | 02454-9110 |
| 166391 | Lasell University | Newton (MA) | 02466 |
| 167598 | Regis College | Weston (MA) | 02493-1571 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waltham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Waltham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham Post Office | Waltham (MA) | 02451 |
| South Waltham Post Office | Waltham (MA) | 02453 |
| Watertown Annex Post Office | Waltham (MA) | 02453 |
| Auburndal Post Office | Auburndale (MA) | 02466 |
| North Waltham Post Office | Waltham (MA) | 02452 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Waltham , Illinois human settlement in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 393 people.
- Waltham , Minnesota city in the U.S. state of Minnesota with a population of 351 people.
- Waltham , Maine town in the U.S. state of Maine with a population of 340 people.
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Waltham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
