How Does Waltham, MA Spend Tax Money?
Waltham, MA spends $45,238 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.9B. Top spending categories: Education ($24,611/person), Highways & Roads ($582/person), Health ($440/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (42/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $45,238 |
| Total Revenue | $2.4B |
| Total Debt | $5.9M |
| Population | 64,711 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 42/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$24,611/person
Highways & Roads$582/person
Health$440/person
Fire Protection$367/person
Parks & Recreation$310/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.