Living in West Wareham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wareham · Census data 2020–2024
West Wareham has 2,257 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $58,560 (44% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $230,800.
West Wareham at a glance
- Population
- 2,257
- Median age
- 57.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $58,560State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $230,800State: $562,100
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Wareham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Wareham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wareham the median home value is $230,800, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,068 a month in housing costs.
West Wareham median household income
The median household income in West Wareham is $58,560 and the income per person is $38,106. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Wareham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,016
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.22
West Wareham demographics
- Population
- 2,257
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 35%
- Households
- 1,016
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wareham ›
Education in West Wareham
18.4% of adults 25 and older in West Wareham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wareham
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
West Wareham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wareham | 2,257 | $58,560 | $230,800 | — |
| Weweantic | 1,452 | $62,481 | $420,800 | — |
| Wareham Center | 3,635 | $91,936 | $425,700 | $1,415 |
| Wareham | 23,302 | $90,383 | $424,500 | $1,504 |
| Rochester | 5,837 | $120,273 | $599,100 | $1,432 |
| Onset | 1,380 | $137,997 | $408,300 | — |
| Carver | 11,712 | $91,250 | $434,200 | $1,827 |
| Marion | 5,310 | $143,092 | $653,500 | $1,176 |
| White Island Shores | 1,620 | $106,667 | $407,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Wareham, MA?
The median household income in West Wareham is $58,560, 44% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Wareham?
The median home value in West Wareham is $230,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
Is West Wareham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in West Wareham?
The median age in West Wareham is 57.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Wareham?
The average commute to work in West Wareham is 22 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wareham?
The unemployment rate in West Wareham is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wareham?
18.4% of adults in West Wareham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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