Wakefield, VA

Living in Wakefield

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 63
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 45
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Schools 100
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Residents

1.2k Population +303 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -9 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black45%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income -$277 (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -20% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office12%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%

Housing

$104k Median Home Value -$1.6k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$540 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas17%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wakefield

United States45
Virginia30
Richmond Metro Area29
Sussex County22

Property Crime in Wakefield

United States48
Virginia39
Richmond Metro Area50
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 2
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding37
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wakefield, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wakefield, VA

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Tidewater Academy
0 miles, N
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Isle of Wight Academy
16 miles, E
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Southampton Academy
19 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Wakefield, VA

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William & Mary
26 miles, NE
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Bethel College
32 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakefield, VA

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Sentara Obici Hospital
26 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Wakefield, VA

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