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East wareham, MA

East wareham, MA.

Population: 4,074 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East wareham, MA is $478,535 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $476,250 after a median 45 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$478,535

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$478,535
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+97.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$478,535
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$476,250
Median list price
$499,450
Median price per sqft
$328
1-year sale-price change
+5.8%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
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
Otis Air National Guard Base/Camp Edwards (10.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.9 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,612
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,573

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, Adams National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Bulljump Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH, FALMOUTH HOSPITAL, CAPE COD & ISLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-703 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,879
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
90.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,961
Average weekly wage
$1,265
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
453

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

How it compares

East warehamState medianUS median
Median home value$478,535$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$476,250$585,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,879$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 median home value in East wareham, MA?
$478,535.
What is the median sale price in East wareham, MA?
$476,250.
How long do homes take to sell in East wareham, MA?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in East wareham, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,044/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in East wareham, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, drought.
Is East wareham, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in East 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 East 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 East wareham, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is East wareham, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East wareham, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East wareham, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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