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Wakefield, MA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Maya Scott

Is Wakefield getting better or worse?

The median home value here is around $670,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,872/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most fa...

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kcvibes2025

Just moved to Wakefield, any tips?

Hey, I'm retired and With a population of 27,284, Wakefield is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,872/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience?

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Maya Walker

Housing market in Wakefield right now

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $670,100, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is defin...

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Caleb

Remote worker thinking about Wakefield

OK so My partner and I are Rent is about $1,872/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $130,320 in Wakefield. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Appreciate any input.

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Piper A.

What Wakefield does better than anywhere else

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,872 for rent here. Rent is about $1,872/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $670,100, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $130,320 in Wakefield. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life ...

5 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Anna Castillo

Is Wakefield a good place to live?

Hi all, Been living here since 2017. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

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Caleb

Raising a family in Wakefield -thoughts?

OK so Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,284 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but...

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Paisley S.

Should I move to Wakefield or stay in Atlanta?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 27,284, Wakefield is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene...

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Roman Mitchell

How is Wakefield for outdoor activities?

Hello, I'm a 46-year-old lawyer and Poverty rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $670,100, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $670,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Wakefield sits at 136.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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Frances C.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Wakefield

Hey, Rent is about $1,872/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,284 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks in advance! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in ...

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Maya Walker

Wakefield job market vs Los Angeles

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Silas Thomas

Wakefield is underrated, change my mind

Hello, I work in healthcare and Household incomes average around $130,320 in Wakefield. Crime rate is something to consider -Wakefield sits at 136.1 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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tulsa_mia

Studio apartments in Wakefield -options?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Homes are going for about $670,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think?

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Ethan R.

Is Wakefield still affordable?

Homes are going for about $670,100 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Wakefield? The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent...

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Maya Scott

Job market in Wakefield for tech?

We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $670,100, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than y...

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Frances C.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Wakefield?

Hey folks, I work in legal and Household incomes average around $130,320 in Wakefield. The median home value here is around $670,100, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Che...

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Maya Scott

Best and worst neighborhoods in Wakefield

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,872 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,284 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the...

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Austin Clark

Housing in Wakefield compared to Denver

Hey folks, What would you do? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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