Wakefield, MA

Living in Wakefield

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 54
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 80
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Schools 78
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Residents

27k Population +2.4k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate21%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$100k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation9%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$506k Median Home Value +$89k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$275 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K42%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas3%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wakefield

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Wakefield

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 36 5 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wakefield, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wakefield, MA

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St Joseph School
1 miles, W
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Odyssey Day School
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wakefield, MA

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Tufts University
7 miles, SW
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Cambridge College
9 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakefield, MA

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Winchester Hospital
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Wakefield, MA

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Manchester Airport
35 miles, NW
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