Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
24%
Waban
Waban, MA Area Guide
Lush greenery and a cozy neighborhood vibe distinguish this delightful Boston suburb
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Low Crime
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Safe
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Interstate
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College
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Golf
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Upscale
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Waban is a suburban community just west of Boston, one of thirteen villages that compose the city of Newton. The area is almost entirely residential, characterized by quiet neighborhood streets lined with charming, single-family homes as well as upscale apartments and condos. Just across Boylston Street to the south, you’ll find a popular cluster of restaurants and shopping centers in Newton Upper Falls, with numerous golf courses and parks surrounding the village as well.
Several of the Boston area’s countless colleges and universities sit within just a few minutes of Waban, including Boston College and Babson College. Easy access to Interstate 95 and MBTA light rail service make it easy to get around the region and help to make Waban a popular home base for Boston-area commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$256,894
Average: $245,327
Education
3,530
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,873
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waban has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
61%
Other Education
39%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Land's Sake Farm
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.