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West Wareham, MA

West Wareham, MA.

Population: 4,168 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Wareham, MA is $498,144 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $517,500 after a median 21 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$498,144

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$498,144
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$498,144
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$517,500
Median list price
$515,000
Median price per sqft
$345
1-year sale-price change
+21.8%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,008/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,953/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A10
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Atlas Tack Corp. (11.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
32.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,865
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,483

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Roger Williams National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Bulljump Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
53
Hospitals include
STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-703 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
23.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,971
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,013
Average weekly wage
$1,366
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
931

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West WarehamState medianUS median
Typical home value$498,144$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$517,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,971$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in West Wareham, MA?
$498,144.
What is the median sale price in West Wareham, MA?
$517,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West Wareham, MA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in West Wareham, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,008/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Wareham, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, drought.
Is West Wareham, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Wareham, MA. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A10. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Wareham, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Wareham, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Wareham, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is West Wareham, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Wareham, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Wareham, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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