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Wareham, MA


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Wareham, Massachusetts

Introduction to Wareham, Massachusetts

Wareham, Massachusetts is 13 miles S of Plymouth, Massachusetts and 44 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Plymouth County. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Wareham is 20,335.

Wareham History

In 1678, Wareham was settled for the first time. At that time it was a part of the towns of Rochester and Plymouth. The town of Wareham was incorporated in 1739. It was named after the town of Wareham, England. The early industry included shipbuilding and the related businesses.

Wareham and nearby Attractions

  • Lopes Park
  • Town Greens
  • Myles Standish State Forest
  • Porter Thermometer Museum
  • Captain John Boats Whale Watching
  • Sparrow House

Things To Do In Wareham

Wareham provides golf courses, tennis courts and boating facilities for both its residents and visitors. You can also enjoy whale watching, kayaking and fishing at the town pier. In addition, you can go for a day trip in the beautiful white sandy beaches. Each October, the town of Wareham organizes the Cranberry Harvest Celebration.

Wareham Transportation

Air transportation is available from Martha's Vineyard Airport.

Wareham Higher Education

The nearest university is University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.

Comparative Profile of Wareham, MA

Comparing Wareham 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
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better51
People Above Poverty51
Median Family Income51
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home31
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
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