At a Glance
Median Income
$55,900
$35,579 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
Zillow: $641,084
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How West Wareham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Wareham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Wareham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Wareham residents earn a median household income of $55,900 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,579. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% 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 West Wareham is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,084. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
15.3% of adults in West Wareham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Wareham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,776
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,900
Per Capita$35,579
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,200
Rent
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$641,084
Housing Units1,198
Rent Burden38.6%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in West Wareham was built in 1982.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.