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Waltham, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 486.
Population change since 2000: +1.5%
 
Males: 240  (49.4%)
Females: 246  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05491.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $92,304 (it was $46,389 in 2000)
Waltham:

$92,304
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,298 (it was $21,567 in 2000)

Waltham town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $399,926 (it was $133,500 in 2000)
Waltham:

$399,926
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $400,302; detached houses: $427,258; townhouses or other attached units: $389,241; in 2-unit structures: $373,341; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $633,103; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $292,995; mobile homes: $101,709
March 2022 cost of living index in Waltham: 99.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Waltham, VT (2010)
    • 47497.5%White alone
    • 51.0%Hispanic
    • 30.6%American Indian alone
    • 20.4%Black alone
    • 20.4%Asian alone

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Ancestries: English (20.9%), United States (13.2%), French (12.3%), Irish (11.9%), French Canadian (9.0%), Italian (7.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 8.72 square miles.

Population density: 56 people per square mile   (very low).

31 residents are foreign born (3.1% Asia, 2.3% Europe, 1.0% North America).

This town:

6.5%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Waltham town:

1.7% ($2,310)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (99.0 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (166.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (230.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Vergennes, VT (1.3 miles ),
New Haven, VT (2.0 miles ),
Ferrisburg, VT (2.0 miles ),
Panton, VT (2.0 miles ),
Ferrisburgh, VT (2.1 miles ),
Weybridge, VT (2.5 miles ),
Monkton, VT (2.8 miles ),
Bristol, VT (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.14 N, Longitude: 73.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

Distribution of median household income in Waltham, VT in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $241,700
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $155,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $232,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $168,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $109,200
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $109,200
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $109,200
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $109,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $87,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Waltham, VT residents
Average permit cost in Waltham, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.0%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Waltham, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.6%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Social assistance (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Waltham, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Art and design workers (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)

Average climate in Waltham, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Waltham, Vermont average temperatures Waltham, Vermont average precipitation Waltham, Vermont humidity Waltham, Vermont wind speed Waltham, Vermont snowfall Waltham, Vermont sunshine Waltham, Vermont clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.1. This is better than average.

City:

55.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.317. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.317
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 4.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 2.59. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.59
U.S.:

1.51
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.79. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.79
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Waltham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 34.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 33.7 miles away from Waltham center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 56.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 134.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 52.6 miles away from Waltham center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Addison County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Waltham:

  • CLARK NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; VERGENNES, VT)
  • HELEN PORTER HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MIDDLEBURY, VT)
  • PORTER HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MIDDLEBURY, VT)
  • WAKE ROBIN-LINDEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SHELBURNE, VT)

Amtrak stations near Waltham:

  • 12 miles: WESTPORT (HWY. 9 N. & D&H RAILROAD TRACKS) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 14 miles: PORT HENRY (RTE. 9 NORTH & RTE. 22) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waltham:

  • Middlebury College (about 10 miles; Middlebury, VT; Full-time enrollment: 3,077)
  • Champlain College (about 23 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 24 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 25 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 25 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Norwich University (about 29 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
  • Castleton State College (about 38 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)

Private school in Waltham:

  • ARK PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN (Students: 41, Location: 862 US ROUTE 7 S, Grades: PK-KG)

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Cemeteries: Chipman Cemetery (1), Ward Cemetery (2), Sunset View Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Addison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.6%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.2%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.2%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Waltham:

Marital status in Waltham, VT
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in Waltham:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Waltham, VT (based on Addison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8926
Mainline Protestant3,49127
Evangelical Protestant80113
Other5606
None26,077-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Addison County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Addison County:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Addison County:

6.55 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Here:

8.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Addison County:

5.8%
State:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Addison County:

20.9%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.1%
State:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Waltham:

  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WFAD (1490 AM; 1 kW; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Owner: ADDISON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waltham:

  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WWFY (100.9 FM; BERLIN, VT; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCLX (102.5 FM; WESTPORT, NY; Owner: WESTPORT BROADCASTING)
  • WRMC-FM (91.1 FM; MIDDLEBURY, VT; Owner: THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)

TV broadcast stations around Waltham:

  • W19BR (Channel 19; MONKTON, VT; Owner: PLATTSBURGH PARTNERS)
  • W25BT (Channel 25; MONKTON, VT; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)
  • W62BY (Channel 62; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W64BP (Channel 64; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W66BX (Channel 66; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • W68CK (Channel 68; MONKTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT WIRELESS COOPERATIVE)
  • WPTZ (Channel 5; NORTH POLE, NY; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • W16AL (Channel 16; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W60AO (Channel 60; PORT HENRY, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES PUB.TELECOMM.COUNCIL)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB2TBK, Licensee ID: L00580557, Grant Date: 12/16/2004, Expiration Date: 01/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/13/2005, Registrant: Paul J Mc Mahon, 1696 Maple St, Waltham, VT 05491-9439

  • Call Sign: KE1AH, Previous Call Sign: KA1KCS, Licensee ID: L01145782, Grant Date: 04/12/2016, Expiration Date: 05/02/2026, Registrant: Frederick L Lichtenfels Ii, 783 Maple Street, Waltham, VT 05491

  • Call Sign: N1VWD, Licensee ID: L00133575, Grant Date: 07/09/2015, Expiration Date: 09/21/2025, Certifier: Bradford B Mc Kirryher, Registrant: Bradford B Mc Kirryher, 2317 Maple St, Waltham, VT 05491-9419

  • Call Sign: N1YQB, Licensee ID: L00133592, Grant Date: 01/04/2017, Expiration Date: 02/26/2027, Certifier: Chris B Mc Kirryher, Registrant: Chris B Mc Kirryher, 2317 Maple St, Waltham, VT 05491-9419

  • Call Sign: N1YSB, Licensee ID: L00133587, Grant Date: 01/05/2017, Expiration Date: 03/12/2027, Certifier: Judith A Mc Kirryher, Registrant: Judith A Mc Kirryher, 2317 Maple St, Waltham, VT 05491-9419

  • Call Sign: N1YVZ, Licensee ID: L00133602, Grant Date: 01/12/2017, Expiration Date: 03/31/2027, Certifier: Bradford B Mc Kirryher Iii, Registrant: Bradford B Mc Kirryher Iii, 2317 Maple St, Waltham, VT 05491-9419

  • Call Sign: K1PJM, Previous Call Sign: KB2TBK, Licensee ID: L00580557, Grant Date: 09/01/2015, Expiration Date: 09/01/2025, Certifier: Paul J Mc Mahon, Registrant: Paul J Mc Mahon, 1696 Maple St, Waltham, VT 05491-9439


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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waltham, VT
  • 55.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waltham, VT
  • 83.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.0%Wood
  • 6.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Waltham compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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