At a Glance
Median Income
$77,976
$25,378 per capita
Home Value
$310,900
Zillow: $410,764
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakefield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population577
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,976
Per Capita$25,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A
Home Value$310,900
Rent$1,643
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$410,764
Housing Units172
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation399 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Wakefield was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.