At a Glance
Median Income
$52,039
$29,764 per capita
Home Value
$229,700
Zillow: $354,232
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
715/100K
357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
19.0% smoking rate
How Ware Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ware's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ware a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ware residents earn a median household income of $52,039 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,764. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ware is $229,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,232. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Ware reports 715 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 357/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Ware hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ware has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,723
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,039
Per Capita$29,764
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A
Home Value$229,700
Rent$1,046
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$354,232
Housing Units3,248
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent715/100K
Property357/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation414 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Ware was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.