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Crime in Wakefield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wakefield. Key points include:
There were 167 total crimes in Wakefield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wakefield is 584.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wakefield is 174.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wakefield is 409.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wakefield is -72.44% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wakefield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wakefield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 167 | 584.0 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 174.9 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 111.9 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 117 | 409.2 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 45.5 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 84 | 293.8 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 69.9 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wakefield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wakefield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wakefield is 157 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wakefield is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wakefield is $814,874.
The median income in Wakefield is $134,306.
Wakefield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wakefield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wakefield | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 261 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wakefield, MA Weather
The average high in Wakefield is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Wakefield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wakefield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wakefield
The current population in Wakefield is 27,793. The population has increased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,793 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 27,284 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 27,054 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 27,041 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 27,041 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 26,993 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 26,960 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 26,823 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 26,399 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 26,157 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 25,835 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 25,400 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 25,118 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 24,794 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 24,620 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wakefield
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Wakefield is:
85.5% White with 23,757 White residents.
0.7% African American with 192 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 1,588 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 209 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 1,292 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 755 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wakefield
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Wakefield is 49.9% female with 13,870 female residents.
Wakefield is 50.1% male with 13,923 male residents.
| Gender | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wakefield for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Wakefield completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Wakefield completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Wakefield completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Wakefield completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Wakefield completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Wakefield completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Wakefield completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Wakefield completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wakefield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wakefield, Massachusetts
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3.9% of households in Wakefield earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Wakefield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Wakefield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Wakefield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Wakefield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.7% of households in Wakefield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Wakefield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.7% of households in Wakefield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.7% of households in Wakefield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.6% of households in Wakefield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wakefield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.6% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
