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Wareham, Massachusetts

town · Plymouth County

At a glance

23,302
Population
$424,500
Median home value (all homes)
40% above U.S. median
$483,271
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,504/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$90,383
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
27.5 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing58% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities15% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost2% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates27.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wareham Economic Development
The Community Development Program manages the Town of Wareham's Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), awarded by the Massachusetts DHCD. Wareham is designated as a Mini-Entitlement community by DHCD.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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