Wareham Center is a small town of 2,654 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $69,286
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is
12% above the national average.
Strengths:
Wareham Center stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Wareham Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wareham Center city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 111.6
Wareham Center's overall cost of living index is 111.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wareham Center costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.
Metric
Wareham Center, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$399,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,304
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,286
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wareham Center's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.3 /100k
Property Crime
492.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wareham Center is served primarily by Wareham.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wareham Center, MA
National Avg
School District
Wareham
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wareham Center sees average highs of 38.9°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Wareham Center's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Wareham Center roughly 12% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $399,600 and median rent is $1,304/month.
Wareham Center's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wareham Center are operated by Wareham.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wareham Center, MA has a population of 2,654, a median household income of $69,286, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wareham Center averages 38.9°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches
with about 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wareham Center, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02571.
The population of Wareham Center, Massachusetts is 2,654 with a median age of 53.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wareham Center: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $399,600, median household income $69,286, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wareham Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
