Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Plymouth, MA is approximately $461,500 and in Waltham, MA it is approximately $677,700 — a difference of $216,200.

Question 2

Is Plymouth, MA or Waltham, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Waltham, MA is more walkable. Plymouth, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Waltham, MA has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MA has higher-rated schools. Plymouth, MA has a school rating of 8/10 and Waltham, MA has a rating of 7.9/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Plymouth, MA	Waltham, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$462K ✓ Lower price	$678K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$107K	$118K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	9/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	17/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	60 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	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8/10 ✓ Better schools	7.9/10
Best for	FamiliesSuburban lifestyleCommuters to Boston	commuters to Bostonfamilies seeking strong schoolsmiddle to upper income households

Plymouth, MA vs Waltham, MA

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