Wakefield, VA

Living in Wakefield

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 50
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 78
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Schools 93
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Residents

12k Population +1 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
72% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
87% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian21%
Black2%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree39%

Households

Family household87%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$156k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more33%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Military1%
Sales and office13%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$633k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$2.6k Median Monthly Rent +$683 (2010–19)
94% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 196950%
Built 1950 to 19598%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K77%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wakefield

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax County11

Property Crime in Wakefield

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 48 3 1
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding47
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wakefield, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wakefield, VA

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Holy Spirit School
1 miles, S
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St Ambrose School
1 miles, N
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Best Academy
1 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Wakefield, VA

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IGlobal University
6 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakefield, VA

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Dominion Hospital
6 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Wakefield, VA