Wakefield, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
27,041
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
5.0%
Median Home
$557,800
Median Income
$103,696
Median Rent
$1,513
Wakefield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Wakefield, MA Crime Report
188
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
693.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-70.44%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wakefield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 188 | 693.4 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 107.0 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.4 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 84.8 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 159 | 586.4 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 25 | 92.2 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 125 | 461.0 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 33.2 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Wakefield, MA Cost Of Living
146
Wakefield's Overall Cost Of Living
Wakefield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wakefield | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 204 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 123 | 116 | 100 | |
Wakefield, MA Photos
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Rankings for Wakefield in Massachusetts
Map Of Wakefield, MA
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Population over time in Wakefield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,041 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 26,960 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 26,823 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 26,399 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 26,157 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 25,835 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 25,400 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 25,118 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 24,794 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 24,620 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wakefield
| Race | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wakefield
| Gender | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wakefield for adults over 25
| Education | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wakefield, Massachusetts
| Income | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.6% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
