Greenacres, FL vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Greenacres
71.2
#1005 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $58,981). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 33). Greenacres leads in cost of living index (106 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenacres, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1005) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 44,103 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,921 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $58,981 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+39.5 |
C-
71.2 Score
Greenacres, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,921
Population
44,103
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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