Wakefield, New York, NY

Living in Wakefield

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Bikeability 93
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Walkability 92
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 96
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 2
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Colleges 82
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Schools 39
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Residents

64k Population +936 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black66%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
49  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector59%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van48%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation45%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$390k Median Home Value -$6.7k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$249 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units23%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wakefield

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Bronx County51

Property Crime in Wakefield

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Bronx County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (89%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump8%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 8
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 40 4 5
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 35 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wakefield, New York, NY

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Ps 87
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Ps 16 Wakefield
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Ps 68
1 miles, SE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wakefield, New York, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Wakefield, New York, NY

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Manhattan College
3 miles, W
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CUNY Lehman College
3 miles, SW
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Fordham University
3 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakefield, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Wakefield, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
8 miles, S
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