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Wakefield, New Hampshire, in Carroll county, is 39 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 83 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,252 people people live in Wakefield.
In Wakefield, about 64% of adults are married.
In 2000, Wakefield had a median family income of $45,774.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($700) in Wakefield than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wakefield, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Wakefield tends to be newer than in most towns. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.
In Wakefield, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Wakefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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