Quality of Life and Culture in Wakefield, VA - PlaceVista

Wakefield, VA A

Population: 11,534

Home Price: $667,500

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Overview

Wakefield is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 11,534. Wakefield has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small City
Living Costs: Very High Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 32.4 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Wakefield, VA

Employment and Income	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Per Capita Income	$65,380	$36,357	$32,693
Median Household Income	$180,096	$78,140	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	4.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	0.5%	9.8%	10.5%

Age	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Median Age	42.2	42.8	42.3

Gender	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Male	48.6%	49.1%	49.8%
Female	51.4%	50.9%	50.2%

Race	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
White	66.1%	73.4%	80.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	15.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.1%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	21.2%	4.4%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	2.2%	2.1%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.2%	4.6%	5.2%

Housing Information	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Median Home Price	$667,500	$269,619	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$3,095	$1,085	$801
Family Households	77.9%	77.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	13.5%	13.5%	26.2%
Homeowners	92.7%	68.3%	72.9%
Renters	7.3%	31.7%	27.1%

Education	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	1.3%	7.7%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	10.6%	10.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	9.5%	19.0%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	3.5%	7.9%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	33.9%	17.7%	15.0%

Proficiency	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Mathematics	NA%	83.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	77.4%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Murder	NA	3.1	3.0
Rape	NA	36.1	38.0
Robbery	NA	29.3	40.7
Assault	NA	120.8	188.5

Property Crime	Wakefield	Virginia	United States
Burglary	NA	194.9	336.1
Theft	NA	1499.8	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	109.6	167.1
Arson	NA	8.4	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wakefield, VA

diner
veg
homemade marinara
pizza
beer

shrimp
tacos
taco truck

cfb
outdoor activities
baseball
teams
football

imagery
illustration
fashion
creative

tv shows
memes
youtuber
outdoor activities

local news
tv shows
tv
fashion
marketing

creative
sports

warm weather
winter
beaches
beach
summer

safe boating
wildlife
outdoor activities
space
sports

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