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Ware, MA


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Ware, Massachusetts

Ware, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 20 miles E of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 60 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,707 people in Ware.

The People and Families of Ware

In Ware, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ware had a median family income of $45,505.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Ware. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ware Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Ware is owner-occupied. The town is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Ware, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Ware strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ware Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ware, MA

Comparing Ware to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population75
Age of the Population64
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men51
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better51
Median Family Income51
People Above Poverty51
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times47
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime32

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