Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
No town among the 72 in Vermont we compare has a higher median age than Waltham. 18% of the land in Waltham is conserved, above both Vermont’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Waltham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Waltham beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 247 in 1800, a low of 175 in 1930, 446 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1903 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waltham, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Waltham.
39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across Vermont.
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Waltham | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.2% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.5% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.7% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 21.7% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.6% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.7% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.2% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.8% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Waltham for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Waltham fell to 10 in 2023, 36 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Waltham is 28 minutes.
| Waltham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 21% | 15% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among 72 Vermont towns, just 1 have a lower trail density than Waltham. 1.4 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Waltham has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Only 4 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a higher July high than Waltham.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Waltham home is worth about $451,000, up 6.8% in a year, 15% above the Vermont typical home. 86% of households own their home in Waltham.
| Waltham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,096 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Waltham beats the Vermont average on 3 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 29% of Waltham adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 5 of the 72 Vermont towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Waltham.
| Waltham | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.6% | 9.1% | 12% |
| What stands out | Waltham | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults lacking emotional support | 18.8% | 22% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waltham. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi LakeLake Champlain
Big draw21 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
35 mi MountainMount Marcy
38 mi LakeLake George
36 mi MountainMount Mansfield
37 mi MountainWhiteface MountainLake Champlain: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Whiteface Mountain: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Waltham
About 3 of every 100 Waltham residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Where Waltham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Vermont, United States
Waltham is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The population was 446 at the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Waltham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
