Back Bay, MA vs Waltham, MA

Back Bay, MA vs Waltham, MA: What the data shows

Back Bay, MA is in Back Bay, MA while Waltham, MA is in Waltham, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Waltham, MA is the more affordable option at $677,700 median — $783,400 less than Back Bay, MA's $1,461,100. WYLT rates Back Bay, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Waltham, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Back Bay, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Waltham, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Back Bay, MA has Low flood risk and Waltham, MA has Low flood risk.

Back Bay, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Back Bay, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Waltham, MA's 9/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Waltham, MA has the higher school rating — Back Bay, MA rates 7.5/10 and Waltham, MA rates 7.9/10.