Wakefield

Wakefield

42.5018° N, 71.0750° W

Overview for Wakefield, MA

27,041 people live in Wakefield, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $57,276. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,041

Total Population

44 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$57,276

Average individual Income

Around Wakefield, MA

There's plenty to do around Wakefield, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

87
Very Walkable
Walking Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kitty Cat Cafe, Bits & Bites Bakery & Cafe, and Nells Cakes.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.28 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.77 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.15 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.5 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.44 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.4 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wakefield, MA

Wakefield has 10,849 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wakefield do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,041 people call Wakefield home. The population density is 4,989.084 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,041

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44

Median Age

49.9 / 50.1%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,849

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$57,276

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Wakefield, MA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Wakefield. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 4th
5/5
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Galvin Middle School
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 4th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 4th
3/5
Wakefield Memorial High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Odyssey Day School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
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