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Wakefield, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Harford County County
Wakefield, PA
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 $77,976 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakefield is $310,900 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,764. Median rent is $1,643/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Wakefield reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,089/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Wakefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.