East Side, Wakefield, MA
Living in East Side
Bikeability
72
Walkability
67
Commute
23
Public Transit
76
Affordability
33
Public Safety
79
Airports
52
Hospitals
68
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9.6k
Population
+1.4k (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$96k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation11%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$465k
Median Home Value
+$88k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$961
Median Monthly Rent
+$99 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas4%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in East Side
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in East Side
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in East Side
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near East Side, Wakefield, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near East Side, Wakefield, MA
St Joseph School
1 miles, W
Odyssey Day School
2 miles, NE
Kinder Care Learning Center
2 miles, SW
St Patrick Elementary School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near East Side, Wakefield, MA
Tufts University
7 miles, SW
Cambridge College
8 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
8 miles, S
Lesley University
8 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near East Side, Wakefield, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
2 miles, S
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, SW
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
7 miles, W
North Shore Medical Center -
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near East Side, Wakefield, MA
Manchester Airport
36 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
42 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
45 miles, W