Michigan
Wakefield is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,789. Residents earn $48,413 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wakefield receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wakefield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wakefield is $48,413, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Wakefield is $71,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Wakefield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,413 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,602 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,716 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 420 |
| County GDP | $649M |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,093 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.13% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $71,400 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,182 |
| Census Median Rent | $662 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,093 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.13% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,301/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,527 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4769°N, 89.9334°W |
| County FIPS | 26053 |
Winner: Republican by 17.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |