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Wakefield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax County County
Wakefield, VA
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 $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,289. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakefield is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,671. Median rent is $959/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Wakefield reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,709/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Wakefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.