West Side, Wakefield, MA
Living in West Side
Bikeability61
Walkability49
Commute23
Public Transit69
Affordability24
Public Safety83
Airports52
Hospitals64
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+645 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$114kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation9%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$515kMedian Home Value+$85k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$720Median Monthly Rent-$196 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K46%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Side
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in West Side
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Side
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Side, Wakefield, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Side, Wakefield, MA
St Joseph School
1 miles, S
St Patrick Elementary School
2 miles, SW
Odyssey Day School
2 miles, E
Kinder Care Learning Center
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near West Side, Wakefield, MA
Tufts University
7 miles, S
Cambridge College
9 miles, S
Lesley University
9 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Side, Wakefield, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
3 miles, S
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Side, Wakefield, MA
Manchester Airport
34 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
41 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, W