Wakefield, PA
Living in Wakefield
Bikeability
19
Walkability
5
Commute
16
Public Transit
34
Affordability
45
Public Safety
91
Airports
89
Hospitals
55
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
571
Population
-55 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate40%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$67k
Median Household Income
+$1.7k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
37 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector76%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office14%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$236k
Median Home Value
+$38k (2010–19)
28%
Built 2000 or Later
$870
Median Monthly Rent
+$223 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Wakefield
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding92
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield, PA
Oak Ridge School
1 miles, SW
Forest Ridge School
2 miles, S
Fairfield School
2 miles, NW
Bethel Mennonite School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield, PA
Lincoln University
14 miles, E
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
18 miles, NW
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
19 miles, N
Franklin and Marshall College
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield, PA
Jennersville Hospital
16 miles, E
University of Md Harford Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S
Lancaster General Hospital
20 miles, N
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wakefield, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
42 miles, NW
Philadelphia International Airport
50 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
72 miles, NE