Overall Edge
Fenway leads
Fenway wins 4 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Fenway
$3.1M median
Walkable Urban
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Waltham
$2.6M median
Suburban Family
Fenway
Metric
Waltham
$3.1M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.6M
7/10
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School Rating
School Rating
7/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
B+
88/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
60/100
5 min
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Commute
Commute
20 min
4
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
5
18
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Cafes
Cafes
8
3
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Groceries
Groceries
4
8 min
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Hospital
Hospital
16 min
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Is Fenway or Waltham more expensive?
Fenway has a median home price of $3.1M and Waltham is $2.6M. Waltham is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Fenway or Waltham?
Fenway has a school rating of 7/10 and Waltham rates 7/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Fenway or Waltham safer?
Fenway has a crime grade of B+ and Waltham is graded B+.
Which is more walkable?
Fenway scores 88/100 for walkability. Waltham scores 60/100. Fenway is the more walkable option.