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Ware, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,723
Population
920/sq mi density
$52,039
Median Income
$29,764 per capita
$229,700
Home Value
$337,919 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,039 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$229,700 home value, $1,046/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$229,700
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.6%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,248
Median year built: 1945
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$229,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$337,919
Median Sale Price
$302,000
Median List Price
$287,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.6%
Owner-Occupied
43.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,046/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
92 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
27.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1945
Average age of housing stock: 81 years
Homeownership Rate
56.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $229,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,919 |
| Median Sale Price | $302,000 |
| Median List Price | $287,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,046 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,248 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |