Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
27%
Wareham
Wareham, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,042
Population
25,408
Renter Mix
25% Rent
A Bayfront oasis on the edge of Cape Cod
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On the edge of Cape Cod lies Wareham, Massachusetts, a quiet small town with fantastic waterfront views. Situated on Buzzards Bay with inlets such as Wareham River, this town offers aquatic recreation like boating and fishing near sandy beaches like Swift's Beach, Shell Point Beach, or Onset Beach. Wareham has a secluded feel with long stretches of woodlands, located just south of the Myles Standish State Forest.
Wareham is less than 20 miles northeast of New Bedford and about an hour’s commute into Boston. With access to Interstate 495 and Interstate 195, commuting is a breeze. Residents who prefer public transportation can make use of commuter rail, accessed through the Middleborough/Lakeville Station. Wareham is known for its family-focused atmosphere, and there are plenty of family-friendly amenities in town. Numerous family-owned restaurants provide dining options, and Wareham Crossing offers additional restaurants and retail shopping.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,101
Average: $89,680
Education
5,645
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,407
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wareham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wareham, MA is $2,042 for one bedroom, and $2,348 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wareham has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,042/month
805 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wareham, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
942 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
577 Students
Public
Grades K-8
421 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
542 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
15 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
542 Students
Wareham Cooperative Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
63 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
15 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cape Cod Canal
- Marion Natural History Museum
- Myles Standish State Forest
- Scusset Beach State Reservation
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Martha's Vineyard
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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.