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Wakefield, Massachusetts

Introduction to Wakefield, Massachusetts

Wakefield, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles N of Malden, Massachusetts and 10 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 24,804 people live in Wakefield.

Wakefield History

In 1639, Wakefield was first settled. At that time it was a part of the Lynn Village. It was incorporated in 1812 and was named South Reading. In 1844, a railroad was built between Boston and Wilmington. The Rattan Works, which later on became the Wakefield Rattan Company, was established by Cyrus Wakefield in 1856. The town of Wakefield was named after him in 1868, as Cyrus donated land and money for the construction of the Town Hall.

Wakefield and nearby Attractions

  • Crystal Lake Dental
  • Lake Quannapowitt
  • James W Leach Memorial Park
  • Museum of Science
  • Salem Witch Museum

Things To Do In Wakefield

The town of Wakefield offers both summer and winter sports at Lake Quannapowitt. If you are fond of wind-surfing, you can enjoy your leisure time at the Wakefield yacht club. The Recreation Commission of Wakefield also organizes various sport programs and events.

Wakefield Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International Airport.

Wakefield Higher Education

Tufts University is nearby.

High Points

Wakefield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Wakefield Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Wakefield Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Wakefield Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Wakefield Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Wakefield People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wakefield Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wakefield Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Wakefield Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Wakefield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Wakefield, MA

Comparing Wakefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population86
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents23
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime99

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