Edgewater, FL vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Edgewater
69.5
#1196 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 15). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $56,886). Edgewater leads in cost of living index (103 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edgewater, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1196) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 23,636 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $297,491 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $56,886 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.5 Score
Edgewater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,491
Population
23,636
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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