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Ware, MA

Ware, MA.

Population: 10,392 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ware, MA is $362,240 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $95,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,750/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$362,240

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,240
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.2%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$362,740
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
$95,000
Median list price
$97,500
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,750/mo
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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School, Ware Junior/Senior High School, Ware Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · 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
64.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PSC Resources (10 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.3 in
Annual snowfall
43.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,359
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,345

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (13 mi)
National parks include
New England National Scenic Trail, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Ware Airport (UWA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL, BAYSTATE WING HOSPITAL, MERCY MEDICAL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-569 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
58.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,280
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,352
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
113

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

How it compares

WareState medianUS median
Median home value$362,240$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$95,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,750/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,280$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 Ware, MA?
$362,240.
What is the median sale price in Ware, MA?
$95,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ware, MA?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Ware, MA?
Typical rent: $1,750/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ware, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Ware, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in Ware, 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 Ware, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ware, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ware, MA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ware, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ware, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ware, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Ware

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