Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) B
Creations Coffee
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Cravings Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Gingerbread Construction Company
Coffee Shop
Honeydew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffe Nero
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bohemian Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Wakefield History Museum
Museum
IMAX
Cinema
Greater Boston Stage Company
Theatre Arts
Stone Zoo
Zoo
Follow Your Art
Theatre Arts
Stone Chimney
Attraction
Steel Tower
Attraction
Echo Rock
Attraction
Food and Drink (9) C+
Pit Stop BBQ
Fast Food
McDonough's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Andy's Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Caporale's Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Greenwood Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Tuck's Candy Factory
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Winfrey's Fudge
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Redstone Liquors
Alcohol
Liquor Junction
Alcohol
Rapid Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Liberty Bell Roast Beef & Seafood
Fast Food
Bay State Liquors
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Rebirth Body Transformation Center
Gym
Sweat Fixx
Gym
McCarthy Senior Center
Community Centre
Fit Revolution
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Fitness Within
Gym
Healthy Changes Pilates
Gym
Fire Up Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Barre & Soul
Gym
Boston Rock Gym
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Shaws Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Bread Shop
Bakery
The Farmland
Grocery Store
Guilio's Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Colarusso's Bakery
Bakery
Natural Food Exchange
Grocery Store
Professor's Market
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
J&B Butcher
Butcher
Big Y
Grocery Store
Esposito Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Apna Bazar
Grocery Store
Sweet Spot Bakery
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Colette Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Busy Bee Bakery
Bakery
Parks (35) A+
Nasella Playground
Park
Little League Field
Park
Paddy Heights Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Hiker Monument and Rockery
Park
Yale Avenue Historic District
Park
Upper Common
Park
Lower Common
Park
Veterans Field
Park
Sullivan Memorial Park
Park
Hall Park
Park
Moulton Playground
Park
Round Park
Park
Mapleway Playground
Park
Freeman Park
Park
Joseph C. Cerrone Memorial Park
Park
Colonel Connelly Park
Park
A.P. Rounds Playground
Park
The Green
Park
Market Square
Park
East School Park
Park
Golden Hills Playground
Playground
Pomeworth Field
Park
Spring Street Park
Park
Hunt Memorial Park
Park
Leach Park
Park
Shops (61) A+
The Hair Cutters
Hairdresser
Parker Florist
Florist
Hart's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Nail Expressions
Beauty
The Dollhouse
Hairdresser
Flawless Makeup & Beauty Lounge
Beauty
Avalon Nails & Spa
Beauty
Golden Nails
Beauty
Rada Boutique
Clothing
Main Street Barbers
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
De Novo Salon
Beauty
A Cut Above
Hairdresser
Aria Nails & Spa
Beauty
Wakefield Jewelers
Fashion
The Sweetbay Shop
Gift Shop
Alano
Clothing
Mitrano Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Wakefield Eye Associates
Optician
Picture Perfect Hair
Hairdresser
J'Adore Boutique
Fashion
Salon Eleven
Hairdresser
Wakefield Un-Common Antiques
Furniture
Gone To The Dogs
Pets
Cordani Factory Outlet
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Wakefield.
Public Transit Stops (72)
Stops & Stations A+
Main St @ Water St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Water St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Pleasant St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Richardson St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Galvin Middle School
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Salem St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Main St
Bus Stop
Salem St @ Main St
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Lawrence St
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Lawrence St
Bus Stop
Main St @ North St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Nahant St
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Wave Ave
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Wave Ave
Bus Stop
Albion St @ North Ave - Commuter Rail Station
Bus Stop
Main St @ Franklin St
Bus Stop
North Ave @ Chestnut St - Commuter Rail Station
Bus Stop
Main St @ Railroad Ave
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Aborn Ave
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Aborn Ave
Bus Stop
Main St opp Charles St
Bus Stop
Main St @ Charles St
Bus Stop
North Ave @ Church St
Bus Stop
North Ave @ Church St
Bus Stop
Pleasant St @ Sweetser St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.4% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Wakefield is 161/100 - which is 21% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Wakefield crime rates are 591 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
440 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
150 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Wakefield is $103,696 - which is 46% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$103,696 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Town of Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Station
Wakefield Police Department
Police
Smith's Drug
Pharmacy
Gentle Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Albion Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sidmore Chiropractic
Doctor
Crystal Lake Dental
Dentist
The Medicine Store
Pharmacy
Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Station
afc Urgent Care
Clinic
Redstone Dental Center
Dentist
Dr. Bruce M. Doyle
Dentist
Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Stoneham Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wakefield Center
Nursing Home
Reading Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Reading Dental Associates
Dentist
Reading Police Department
Police
Stoneham Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A-

Wakefield home prices are $557,800 - which is 64% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$557,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Wakefield graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (7) F
Galvin Middle School
St Joseph School
Woodville School
Dolbeare
Walton
Odyssey Day School
Greenwood
Stoneham Central Middle School
Kinder Care Learning Center
St Patrick Elementary School
Robin Hood
Summer Street
Lynnfield Middle School
Huckleberry Hill
Horace Mann
Joshua Eaton
Roosevelt
Colonial Park
Melrose Middle
South
J Warren Killam
Walter S Parker Middle
Greater Boston Academy
Oaklandvale
Our Lady Of Assumption School
High Schools (2) F
Wakefield Memorial High
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Stoneham High
Melrose High
Lynnfield High
Greater Boston Academy
Reading Memorial High
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii)
Austin Preparatory School
Saugus High
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ratings A+

Wakefield has an overall rating of 98% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Wakefield, MA Area Guide

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Wakefield Area Facts

  • Wakefield has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Wakefield crime rates are 58% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Wakefield is 21% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Quiet and Quaint Wakefield! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I absolutely adore living in Wakefield! I’ve lived here almost all of my life (short stint in Maine) and love living in a town where people actually care about you. The public school is great, my daughter loves it, and the fact that it’s only a half an hour from Boston gives ...Read More us the chance to get into the city whenever we’re really missing the excitement and energy. If we feel like taking the train the commute is even shorter - about 15 minutes.

Downtown is so nice to walk through! There’s the stone church, the lake, the commons - and during the holidays there are plenty of family-friendly events that you can check out. The restaurants are getting better than better, so we don’t find ourselves traveling into Boston quite as much for delicious food. While I’m sure there are crimes that happen here, it’s not something that you hear about regularly so we feel very safe living here. We absolutely adore Wakefield and I couldn’t see raising my family anywhere else! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wakefield? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nasella Playground
      Little League Field
      Paddy Heights Veterans Memorial Park
      Hiker Monument and Rockery
      Yale Avenue Historic District
      Upper Common
      Lower Common
      Veterans Field

      Entertainment

      Wakefield History Museum
      IMAX
      Greater Boston Stage Company
      Stone Zoo
      Follow Your Art
      Stone Chimney
      Steel Tower
      Echo Rock

      Food & Drink

      Pit Stop BBQ
      McDonough's Liquor Store
      Subway
      Andy's Liquors
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Dunkin'
      Caporale's Fine Wine & Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wakefield? Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Wakefield.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wakefield? The cost of living in Wakefield is 161/100 - which is 21% higher than Massachusetts.
      Wakefield
      161

      61% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wakefield? Wakefield crime rates are 591, which are 58% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      591 per 100k people

      75% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 170

      75% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      32%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wakefield? The median income in Wakefield is $103,696 which is 46% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $103,69687% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,52479% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wakefield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Smith's Drug
      The Medicine Store
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sidmore Chiropractic

      A- Housing

      What are Wakefield home prices? Wakefield home prices are $557,800 - which is 64% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $557,800202% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51359% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Wakefield have good schools? The Wakefield graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Wakefield a good place to live? Wakefield has an overall rating of 98% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      5 total surveys

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