Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

Living in Wakefield-Peacedale

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 39
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 33
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 93
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Schools 43
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Residents

9.5k Population +483 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree24%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$337k Median Home Value -$3.5k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$959 Median Monthly Rent +$208 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wakefield-Peacedale

United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Washington County7

Property Crime in Wakefield-Peacedale

United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Washington County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 8
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 38 5 4
Apr 47 5 1
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 5 1
Dec 35 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield-Peacedale

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

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Ocean Tides School
4 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

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Newport Hospital
11 miles, E
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Westerly Hospital
18 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Wakefield-Peacedale, RI

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