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A new analysis of Boston-area rent increases says Waltham saw the fastest growth in 2019. Rents in the Watch City rose $184 in the past year and now average $2,569, the largest net increase in the Bay State, Rent Cafe reported.

But what does that buy you? The city’s got a popular restaurant row along Moody Street, a new Roche Bros. supermarket downtown and a movie theater, plus thousands of jobs nearby. But is that enough to compensate for its shortcomings, including infamous traffic on local streets as well as Route 128? Take our poll and tell us what you think: