Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Ware
Ware, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,123
Population
9,052
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Between Springfield and Worcester, Ware has it all
Rural
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Outdoors
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Historic
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Architecture
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Lake
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Peaceful
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Ware is located in central Massachusetts near the shores of the Quabbin Reservoir. A charming town full of historic buildings and lush surroundings, Ware mixes the serene environment of rural New England with the charm of its historic past. Ware’s downtown district is home to local restaurants, cafes, and institutions like Janine’s Frostee, a colorful ice cream shop and burger shack that’s been in operation since 1956.
Despite Ware’s small size, there’s a diverse offering of apartments and homes that seem more in line with the market of a bigger city. Vintage homes and rental units full of character provide easy access to the charm of the town center and the rolling hills that surround it. With the reservoir so close, it’s easy to stay entertained, especially during the summer months. Those not so keen on outdoor activities can be in the bigger cities of Springfield or Chicopee in just over 30 minutes via Interstate 90.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,361
Average: $76,903
Education
1,867
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,597
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ware has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ware, MA is $1,004 for a studio, $1,123 for one bedroom, $1,214 for two bedrooms, and $1,566 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ware has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,123/month
611 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ware, MA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
252 Students
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
395 Students
Ware Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
419 Students
Ware Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
419 Students
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- Bradley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.