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Wakefield

  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Nebraska
  • 3 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      D+
    12. Commute
      A-
    Wakefield is a town in Nebraska with a population of 1,533. Wakefield is in Dixon County. Living in Wakefield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Wakefield and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wakefield are above average.
    Population
    1,533
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $87,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $705
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      13%
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      Jobs
      A
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $66,786
      National
      $55,322
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      Wakefield Reviews

      3 reviews
      I've grown up here my entire life. It is a small town with nothing to do. Luckily a larger city is only an hour away. While I liked growing up here, I would never move back here after college. There are no jobs that interest me in this town.
      • July 22 2016
      • Overall Experience
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      The county police patrol the town regularly, they respond when needed.
      • July 22 2016
      • Crime & Safety
      great place to raise a family if you like the small town feel. lots of diversity in this small community. The school is nice
      • Aug 29 2018
      • Overall Experience