Wakefield, VA
Living in Wakefield
Bikeability52
Walkability50
Commute20
Public Transit58
Affordability1
Public Safety96
Airports95
Hospitals61
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
72%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
87%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian21%
Black2%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree39%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$156kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more33%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Military1%
Sales and office13%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$633kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$2.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$683 (2010–19)
94%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 196950%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Home Value
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K77%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Fairfax County11
Property Crime in Wakefield
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Fairfax County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding47
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield, VA
Holy Spirit School
1 miles, S
St Ambrose School
1 miles, N
The Gw Community School
1 miles, SW
Best Academy
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield, VA
George Mason University
3 miles, W
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
6 miles, N
Fairfax University of America
6 miles, W
IGlobal University
6 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield, VA
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti
2 miles, NE
Inova Fairfax Hospital
2 miles, N
Dominion Hospital
6 miles, NE
Inova Alexandria Hospital
7 miles, E