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Wareham Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County
Wareham Center, MA
At a Glance
How Wareham Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wareham Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wareham Center a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wareham Center residents earn a median household income of $88,424 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,170. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wareham Center is $411,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 31.0% 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
Wareham Center reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,562/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Wareham Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wareham Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.