Waltham, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 59,695 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The Charles River runs through the southern part of the city.
Cultural Attractions
The Charles River Museum of Industry is in the original 1813 textile mill.
Recreation
Boating and hiking are popular pastimes in this community.
Historical
This city was home to the American Waltham Watch Factory, the first to mass-produce watches.
Economy
Raytheon is one of the high-tech firms in Waltham.
| Median home price [details] | $328,750 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $349,950 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 666 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 47 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $6,837 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 6 |
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