Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Ware is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 5,723. Residents earn $52,039 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ware receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Ware has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ware is $52,039, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Ware is $229,700, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Ware is below the national average at 356 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,769 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ware experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 47.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.0% |
| 18% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,039 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,764 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,945 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,727 |
| County GDP | $30,598M |
| Restaurants | 907 |
| Healthcare | 1,223 |
| Retail | 1,468 |
| Manufacturing | 478 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,506 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $229,700 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $337,919 |
| Median List Price | $287,900 |
| Median List Price | $287,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $245 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.8% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,046 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,506 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 30.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,992/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,223 |
| Total Violent | 355.8/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.7/100K |
| Robbery | 61.0/100K |
| Assault | 254.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,768.7/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 335.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,402.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.5/100K |
| Arson | 10.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 414 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2501°N, 72.2477°W |
| County FIPS | 25013 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,223 |
| Restaurants | 907 |
| Retail Stores | 1,468 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |