Downtown, Wakefield, MA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability59
Walkability59
Commute22
Public Transit65
Affordability40
Public Safety68
Airports52
Hospitals67
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation+100 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation7%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$434kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$936Median Monthly Rent+$43 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas4%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Wakefield, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Wakefield, MA
St Joseph School
0 miles, SW
Odyssey Day School
2 miles, NE
St Patrick Elementary School
2 miles, SW
Kinder Care Learning Center
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Wakefield, MA
Tufts University
7 miles, S
Cambridge College
8 miles, S
Lesley University
9 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Wakefield, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
3 miles, S
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Wakefield, MA
Manchester Airport
35 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
42 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, W