Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $84,465). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 29,959 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+39.5 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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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