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Wakefield, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wakefield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 577. Residents earn $77,976 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
577 Population 339/sq mi density
$77,976 Median Income $25,378 per capita
$310,900 Home Value
$1,643 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,976 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$310,900 home value, $1,643/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,976
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $310,900
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,643
41% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Wakefield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population577
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,976
Per Capita$25,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$17,906M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$310,900
Rent$1,643
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units172
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation399 ft (122 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.4%
Libraries13

Is Wakefield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wakefield receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Wakefield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wakefield is $77,976, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wakefield is $310,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,643 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wakefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wakefield has a population of 577 with a density of 339 people per square mile. The median age is 27.9 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%).

Population

577
Total Population
339
People / sq mi
27.9yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wakefield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only53.7%
32% below US avg
Spanish46.3%
246% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Wakefield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wakefield is $77,976, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wakefield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,976
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$25,378
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
IRS Avg AGI$91,308

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,155
County GDP$17,906M

Business (County)

Restaurants447
Healthcare665
Retail664
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wakefield is $310,900, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,643 (41% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,900
10% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,643
41% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.3%
Housing Units172
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,446
27% above US avg
Effective Rate1.43%
Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.4 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall18.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation399 ft (122 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density339/sq mi
Coordinates39.7770°N, 76.1839°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin. 76.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 41.9%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+68.9%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density339/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.4%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities665
Restaurants447
Retail Stores664

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone61.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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