West Wareham, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,776 Population 744/sq mi density
$55,900 Median Income $35,579 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $641,084 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,900 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$204,200
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
78.4%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,198
Median year built: 1982

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$204,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$641,084
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

78.4%
Owner-Occupied
21.6%
Renter-Occupied
78%
22%
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

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
38.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
78.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$204,200
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$641,084

Rent

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

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied78.4%
Renter-Occupied21.6%
Homeownership Rate78.4%
Total Housing Units1,198
Median Year Built1982
Rent Burden38.6%