Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Waltham, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Waltham, MA it is approximately $677,700 — a difference of $277,400.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Waltham, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Waltham, MA has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Waltham, MA?

Accepted Answer

Waltham, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Waltham, MA has a rating of 7.9/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Waltham, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Waltham, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$400K ✓ Lower price	$678K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$72K	$118K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100 ✓ More walkable	9/100
Transit Score	Minimal transit	17/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	49 min	27 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	commuters to Bostonfamilies seeking strong schoolsmiddle to upper income households

Haverhill, MA vs Waltham, MA

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