Overall Edge
Lexington leads
Lexington wins 4 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Waltham
$2.6M median
Suburban Family
Neighborhood B
Lexington
$2.5M median
Suburban Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Waltham
Metric
Lexington
$2.6M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
7/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A+
60/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
40/100
20 min
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Commute
Commute
25 min
5
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
8
8
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Cafes
Cafes
8
4
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Groceries
Groceries
4
16 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is Waltham or Lexington more expensive?
Waltham has a median home price of $2.6M and Lexington is $2.5M. Lexington is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Waltham or Lexington?
Waltham has a school rating of 7/10 and Lexington rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Waltham or Lexington safer?
Waltham has a crime grade of B+ and Lexington is graded A+.
Which is more walkable?
Waltham scores 60/100 for walkability. Lexington scores 40/100. Waltham is the more walkable option.