Wales, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
2,009
Population Density
128
Labor Participaton
62.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.1%
Median Household Income
$50,625
Median Individual Income
$34,458
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$50,948

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$186,000
Median Gross Rent
$848
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,466
Housing Units
962
People who reside in Wales live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
82%
Apt, Condo, Other
18%
Analysis

Income

Households in Wales earn less money than the national median income, averaging 16% less per household.

Housing

Wales has a median house price of $186,000. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most areas. The cost of renting in Wales is 16% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 13%

Demographics

The median age in Wales is 43. Wales has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Wales ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Wales Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 186,000 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,466 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 848 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 15.3% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 21% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 128 885 93
Personal Comparison
Wales Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 50,625 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 34,458 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 50,948 60,923 46,881
Median Age 42.9 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 62.0% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 18.1% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Wales, MA
128
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Wales is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics