Wakefield SnackAbility
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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 Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wakefield is 173 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wakefield is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wakefield is $213,379.
The median income in Wakefield is $237,975.
Wakefield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wakefield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wakefield | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 337 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wakefield, VA Weather
The average high in Wakefield is 66.1° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 18.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wakefield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 18.9 |
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 11,930. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,930 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 12,024 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 11,621 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 11,534 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 11,413 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 11,554 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 11,782 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 12,393 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 12,697 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 13,082 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 12,684 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 12,235 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 11,926 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 12,047 | 4.3% |
| 2010 | 11,553 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wakefield
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Wakefield is:
63.2% White with 7,542 White residents.
4.8% African American with 568 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
17.0% Asian with 2,030 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 69 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 627 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 1,088 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wakefield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 17.0% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wakefield
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Wakefield is 48.3% female with 5,757 female residents.
Wakefield is 51.7% male with 6,173 male residents.
| Gender | Wakefield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wakefield for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Wakefield completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Wakefield completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Wakefield completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Wakefield completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Wakefield completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Wakefield completed bachelor's degree.
29.0% of adults in Wakefield completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Wakefield completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Wakefield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wakefield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wakefield, Virginia
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0.7% of households in Wakefield earn Less than $10,000.
0.1% of households in Wakefield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Wakefield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.2% of households in Wakefield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.3% of households in Wakefield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
2.9% of households in Wakefield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.2% of households in Wakefield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.4% of households in Wakefield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Wakefield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
61.0% of households in Wakefield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wakefield | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.3% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2.9% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.2% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 61.0% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
