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Wakefield, NE
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Wakefield, NE
At a Glance
How Wakefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wakefield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wakefield residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,108. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakefield is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,600. Median rent is $808/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Wakefield reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Wakefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.