Overall Edge
Needham leads
Needham wins 4 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Waltham
$2.6M median
Suburban Family
Neighborhood B
Needham
$2.5M median
Suburban Family
⭐ Overall Leader
Waltham
Metric
Needham
$2.6M
→
Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
7/10
→
School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
→
Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
60/100
←
Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
20 min
←
Commute
Commute
22 min
5
→
Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
6
8
–
Cafes
Cafes
8
4
–
Groceries
Groceries
4
16 min
←
Hospital
Hospital
18 min
Not Sure Which One Fits You?
Answer 4 quick questions and get your personal top 3 matches in Boston — ranked by lifestyle, budget, schools, and commute.
Take the Free Quiz →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waltham or Needham more expensive?
Waltham has a median home price of $2.6M and Needham is $2.5M. Needham is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Waltham or Needham?
Waltham has a school rating of 7/10 and Needham rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Waltham or Needham safer?
Waltham has a crime grade of B+ and Needham is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
Waltham scores 60/100 for walkability. Needham scores 38/100. Waltham is the more walkable option.