ZIP comparison · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
01922 vs 02452
Side-by-side comparison of two ZIP codes — typical home value, rent, yield, taxes, schools, and demographics. The greener number on each row signals which ZIP comes out ahead on that metric.
| Metric | ZIP01922MA | ZIP02452Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $867,556 | Better: $870,785 |
| 1-year appreciation | Better: +1.3% | +0.6% |
| 5-year CAGR | Better: +5.7% | +4.5% |
| 10-year CAGR | Better: +6.0% | +4.8% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | — | $2,896 |
| Gross yield | — | 4.0% |
| Cap rate | — | 2.4% |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | 0.9% | Better: 0.7% |
| Typical annual tax | $7,757 | Better: $5,919 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 3,450 | 15,808 |
| Median household income | Better: $142,207 | $118,431 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively High | Relatively High |
| Net migration | Better: -1,940 | -5,282 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | 2 | 3 |
| Students enrolled | 881 | 2,944 |