City of

Waltham

Massachusetts
www.city.waltham.ma.us
610 Main St. Waltham, MA 02452
mayor@city.waltham.ma.us
Phone: 781-314-3000

Mayor:

Jeannette McCarthy

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Colleen Bradley-MacArthur
Paul Brasco
Caren Dunn
Sean Durkee
Bill Hanley
Cathyann Harris
Paul Katz
Joseph LaCava
Anthony LaFauci
Randall LeBlanc
Robert Logan
John McLaughlin
Kathleen McMenimen
Thomas Stanley
Carlos Vidal

Demographics

Population64,015
Population Density5,029
Registered Voters35,386
Income Per Capita$43,501
EQV Per Capita$268,933
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate47.9%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$679,000
Median Gross Rent$2,141
Total Households26,124
Average Household Size2.21

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$10.32
Commercial Tax Rate$21.95
Average Tax Bill$4,611
Total Expenditures$218,744,129
Total Tax Levy$215,850,524
State Aid$30,459,307
Local Receipts$30,020,000
CPA Year Enacted2005
CPA Surcharge2.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
City Hall of Waltham

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Waltham has been called "Watch City" because of its association with the watch industry. The Waltham Watch Company, which opened its factory in 1854, was the first company to make watches on an assembly line.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1738
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council15
Length of Mayoral Term (years)4

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Area12.7 mi2
Public Roads162.3 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Katherine Clark

Mass. Senate

Michael Barrett

Mass. House

John Lawn, Jr.
Thomas Stanley
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