What are the schools like in West Wareham, MA?

School district data for West Wareham is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in West Wareham?

The median household income in West Wareham, MA is $52,771 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in West Wareham, MA?

West Wareham has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.2 inches.

West Wareham, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is West Wareham, MA affordable or expensive?

West Wareham's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means West Wareham is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,000 and the median rent is $1,269 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in West Wareham, MA?

West Wareham has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is West Wareham, MA a Good Place to Live?

West Wareham is a small town of 2,605 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $52,771 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: West Wareham stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Wareham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All West Wareham 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

West Wareham's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in West Wareham costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	West Wareham, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,269	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,771	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

West Wareham'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

Metric	West Wareham, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

West Wareham 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.

Metric	West Wareham, MA
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	37.2"

Demographics

Metric	West Wareham, MA	National Avg
Population	2,605	—
Median Age	58.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	33.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weweantic, MA 3 mi Wareham Center, MA 4 mi Onset, MA 6 mi White Island Shores, MA 6 mi Marion Center, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in West Wareham

West Wareham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02576

West Wareham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Wareham, MA affordable or expensive?

West Wareham's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts West Wareham roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $217,000 and median rent is $1,269/month.

What is the crime rate in West Wareham, MA?

West Wareham'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.

What are the schools like in West Wareham?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is West Wareham, MA a good place to live?

West Wareham, MA has a population of 2,605, a median household income of $52,771, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in West Wareham?

West Wareham 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).

What ZIP codes are in West Wareham?

West Wareham, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02576.

What is the population of West Wareham?

The population of West Wareham, Massachusetts is 2,605 with a median age of 58.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in West Wareham?

Key numbers for living in West Wareham: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $217,000, median household income $52,771, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Wareham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.