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Moving to Wareham, MA
$544,450Median listing price
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About Wareham
Wareham — the "Gateway to Cape Cod" — is a town of about 23,000 where Buzzards Bay meets the Cape Cod Canal's western end. The Onset village gives it a classic summer-resort flavor, while inland Wareham is working-town residential.
Home prices in Wareham
The median listing price in Wareham is $544,450.
Top places in Wareham
- Onset Beach and village — the resort-style waterfront with its historic bathhouse (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The Cape Cod Canal's western end — biking and fishing along the canal.
- Water Wizz — the well-known water park.
- Wareham Crossing — regional shopping and dining.
- Swifts Beach — town beach on Buzzards Bay.
- The Tremont Nail Factory district — historic industrial architecture.
Commuting from Wareham
- No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA station: Middleborough (Fall River/New Bedford Line), roughly a 20–25 minute drive; Plymouth & Brockton bus service also runs toward Boston.
- Typical weekday rail trip from Middleborough to South Station: approximately 65–75 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~60–70 minutes via I-195/Route 25 to Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Wareham
Public schools: Wareham Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Wareham FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wareham, MA?
The median listing price in Wareham is $544,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wareham, MA?
No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA station: Middleborough (Fall River/New Bedford Line), roughly a 20–25 minute drive; Plymouth & Brockton bus service also runs toward Boston. - Which school district serves Wareham, MA?
Wareham is served by Wareham Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.