Living in West Warren, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Warren · Census data 2020–2024
West Warren has 613 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $66,921 (36% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $284,500, the median rent is $844/month.
West Warren is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Warren at a glance
- Population
- 613
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40
- Median household income
- $66,921State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $284,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $844/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is West Warren a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Warren
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Warren the median home value is $284,500, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
West Warren median household income
The median household income in West Warren is $66,921 and the income per person is $49,789. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Warren: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 405
- Owner-occupied
- 35.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.2%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.74
West Warren demographics
- Population
- 613
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 352
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Warren ›
Education in West Warren
37.9% of adults 25 and older in West Warren have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Warren
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
West Warren vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Warren | 613 | $66,921 | $284,500 | $844 |
| Warren | 5,009 | $66,082 | $333,700 | $890 |
| West Brookfield | 3,859 | $95,613 | $354,000 | $1,236 |
| Palmer Town | 12,381 | $78,480 | $271,400 | $1,075 |
| Ware | 10,048 | $67,475 | $289,700 | $1,043 |
| Brimfield | 3,705 | $111,250 | $389,100 | $886 |
| Brookfield | 3,460 | $81,250 | $341,900 | $1,014 |
| New Braintree | 973 | $99,500 | $408,800 | $1,484 |
| Fiskdale | 2,311 | $112,400 | $409,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Warren, MA?
The median household income in West Warren is $66,921, 36% 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 Warren?
The median home value in West Warren is $284,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Warren?
The median gross rent in West Warren is $844 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is West Warren, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in West Warren?
The median age in West Warren is 37.5 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Warren?
The average commute to work in West Warren is 39 minutes; 0.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Warren?
The unemployment rate in West Warren is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Warren?
37.9% of adults in West Warren 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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