Wakefield
- Suburb of Boston, MA
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Wakefield
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 71 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$585,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,643
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault87.4national 282.7
- Murder3.6national 6.1
- Rape21.8national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary47.3national 500.1
- Theft254.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft33.2national 284
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Working in Wakefield
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$110,372
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Wakefield
- grade A+
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-II)
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 32 reviews
- grade A
Gibbs School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Pioneer Charter School of Science
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 110 reviews
- grade B+
Greenwood School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade B+
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
- Rating 3.19 out of 5 201 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Wakefield
- grade A+
Phillips Academy Andover
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 161 reviews
- grade A+
International School of Boston
- Rating 4.46 out of 5 81 reviews
- grade A+
Waring School
- Rating 4.52 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade A+
Lexington Christian Academy
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 69 reviews
- grade A+
St. John's Prep
- Rating 4.49 out of 5 143 reviews
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A primarily residential suburb of Boston with a decent town center. It is known for its lake near the center of town, which a popular place for walking, families, concerts, and other recreational activities, particularly in the spring & summer. It is located along Route 128, east of I-93 and west of Route 1. It is close to The Crossing at Walkers Brook in Reading and MarketStreet in Lynnfield. I’m not sure about its public school system, but the town could use some more diversity.
Wakefield is an amazing community that I have been a part of for the past 18 years. The schools, teachers, and community are outstanding, caring and very positive. This community inspires members in ways that promote a sense of self-discovery and group connection, encourage members to express their beliefs and values, and build relationships with others.
I didn't grow up here, but Wakefield is my beloved home. It's beautiful, the people are kind, and it has many interesting small businesses and restaurants; there is a lot of fun to be had. Lake Quannapowitt is one of my favorite places to exercise; hoping to take my kayak out on it sometime this summer!