Signals
02452
22209
Climate
62 · Bottom 21%
vs72 · Top 42%
Physical resilience
88 · Top 13%
vs84 · Top 18%
Housing affordability
55 · Bottom 17%
vs58 · Bottom 21%
Access
98 · Top 17%
vs91 · Bottom 45%
Economic stability
57 · Bottom 45%
vs63 · Top 45%
Measured values
| Metric | 02452 | 22209 | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,808 | 14,154 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $118,431 | $120,515 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $52,042 | $98,791 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 4,146/sq mi | 18,897/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $808,300 | $820,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,322 | $2,203 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 51.1% | 28.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 83.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 12.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 85°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 18°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 42.6" | 41.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 11 mi | 21 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 27.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 31.6 | 32.8 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 4 | 2 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
02452
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
22209
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
Full profiles: 02452 — Waltham, MA · 22209 — Arlington, VA · How this is calculated: methodology