West Wareham, MA
Living in West Wareham
Bikeability
16
Walkability
4
Commute
29
Public Transit
31
Affordability
35
Public Safety
58
Airports
39
Hospitals
47
Colleges
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
+174 (2010–19)
56 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Other6%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$5.4k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office29%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$188k
Median Home Value
-$28k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$432 (2010–19)
89%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home42%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197944%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas7%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Wareham
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42
Property Crime in West Wareham
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 5 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Wareham
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding55
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Wareham, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Wareham, MA
Tabor Academy
6 miles, S
St Margaret Regional School
8 miles, SE
Whitney Academy
9 miles, W
Southeast Campus School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Wareham, MA
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
8 miles, SE
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
17 miles, SW
Bridgewater State University
18 miles, NW
Stonehill College
25 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Wareham, MA
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
11 miles, SE
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
12 miles, NE
Southcoast Behavioral Health
14 miles, SW
Falmouth Hospital
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Wareham, MA
Martha's Vineyard Airport
29 miles, S
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
35 miles, W