Wareham, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
22,535
Population Density
629
Labor Participaton
67.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.1%
Median Household Income
$65,718
Median Individual Income
$35,995
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$53,088

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$257,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,066
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,676
Housing Units
13,181
People who reside in Wareham live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
78%
Apt, Condo, Other
22%
Analysis

Income

Households in Wareham earn more money than the national median income, averaging 9% higher per household.

Housing

Wareham has a median house price of $257,200. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Wareham is 5% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 12%

Demographics

The median age in Wareham is 46. Wareham has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Wareham 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
Wareham Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 257,200 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,676 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,066 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 27.7% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 25% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 629 885 93
Personal Comparison
Wareham Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 65,718 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 35,995 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 53,088 60,923 46,881
Median Age 45.9 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 67.2% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 24.1% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Wareham, MA
629
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Wareham is comparable to that of a Suburban 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