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 389 years ago in 1633.
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 (389 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:02:41 (29th November 2023) |
| Density : | 1,741 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 23℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Waltham is located at 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W (42.3764900, -71.2356100).
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Weather
Waltham forecast: Clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 9 mph. more
- Official Website
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
