Livability Score

73
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Barnes & Noble Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Breeze Bakery
Coffee Shop
Woodburn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Fumee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Shilla Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beanetics Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Colada Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mom & Pop
Coffee Shop
Dolcezza
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pastry Xpo
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bobapop Merrifield
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Attraction
Cinema Arts
Cinema
Carousel
Attraction
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Angelika Film Center & Café
Cinema
Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
Museum
Harris Theatre
Theatre Arts
Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Eagle Bank Arena
Stadium
Newton W Edwards Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Flippin' Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Taco Bell / KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
KFC / Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Diamond Bar
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Truro Homes Association
Community Centre
Pozez Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Athletic Potential Studio
Gym
Foundation Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Spark Yoga
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
solidcore
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Onelife Fitness
Gym
Colony Park Community Association
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Ponds Community Center
Community Centre
Woods Community Center
Community Centre
Providence Community Center
Community Centre
Olympus Gym & Fitness Center
Gym
Commons Community Center
Community Centre
Capital Gymnastic
Gym
Halo Fitness Experience
Gym
Sleepy Hollow Community Center
Community Centre
Graham Road Community Building
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Giant
Grocery Store
Lotte International Grocery Store
Grocery Store
The Swiss Bakery + Pastry Shop
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tikal Bakery Inc
Bakery
H Mart
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
K Market International
Grocery Store
Best Buns
Bakery
Mena Bakery and Carry Out
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Out of the Bubble
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Praline Bakery
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Great Wall
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Red Apron
Butcher
Parks (22) A+
Willow Woods Park
Park
The Wakefield Chapel Park
Park
Wakefield Chapel Park
Park
Ashford East Park
Park
Long Branch Stream Valley Park
Park
Canterbury Woods Park
Park
Winterset Varsity Park
Park
Howery Field Park
Park
Red Fox Forest Park
Park
Fairfax Hills Park
Park
Rutherford Park
Park
Long Branch Falls Park
Park
Kings Park Park
Park
Americana Park
Park
Kings Park ES Playground
Playground
Fitzhugh Park
Park
Woodburn Road Park
Park
Surrey Square Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Olde Forge Park
Park
Ossian Hall Park
Park
Pinewood Plaza Playground
Playground
Annandale Community Park
Park
Eakin Community Park
Park
Lake Braddock School Site
Park
Shops (1) F
NVCC Annandale Bookstore
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Nail A La Mode
Beauty
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Bicycle Pro Shop
Bicycle
Sweet Home Improvements
Interior Decoration
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Paul's Beauty Warehouse
Beauty
Ross
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Burlington
Department Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Marshalls
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Fairfax Memorial Park Flower Shoppe
Florist
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Mimi & Mina Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Nail Palace
Beauty
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commute C+

Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Wakefield.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations D-
29 K, N
Bus Stop
29C, 29E, 29X
Bus Stop
26A, 29C
Bus Stop
Rolling Road
Transit Station
CVS
Bus Stop
Coffer Woods Rd & Burke Towne Ct
Bus Stop
Arlington Blvd & Prosperity Ave (SE)
Bus Stop
Arlington Blvd & Prosperity Ave (NW)
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd & Sunset La Stop
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd & Sunset La N Stop
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd & Wilburdale Dr Stop
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd & Sunset La S Stop
Bus Stop
Barrick Street
Bus Stop
Barrick Street
Bus Stop
Penny Lane
Bus Stop
Merrifield Town Center
Bus Stop
Fairfax High School
Bus Stop
Strawberry Lane @ The Alley
Bus Stop
Draper Drive & Chain Bridge Road
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd & Woodland Dr
Bus Stop
Draper Drive & Chain Bridge Road
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd & Edsall Rd
Bus Stop
Backlick Rd and Leewood Forest Dr
Bus Stop
Braddock Rd & Dodson Dr
Bus Stop
GMU Campus
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.8% C+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Wakefield is 177/100 - which is 63% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A+

Wakefield crime rates are 735 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
646 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Wakefield is $163,106 - which is 147% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$163,106 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
NOVA Police Department Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fairfax County Police Department Communications Traffic and Administrative Support
Police
Fairfax County Fire / Rescue Service
Fire Station
Fairfax County Police Academy
Police
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 23, West Annandale
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Virginia State Police Division 7 Headquarters, Area 9 Office, and Area 48 Office
Police
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Hospital
Burke Allergy and Asthma Center
Doctor
Optometrist
Doctor
Dr. Dehyar and Associates, DMD, PC
Dentist
Dental First
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Fire Station
Hann's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Annandale Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 27, West Springfield
Fire Station
Fairfax Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic
Clinic
Horizon Spine & Pain Specialists
Clinic
District Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Progressive Dental Care
Dentist
Fairfax County Police Station Number 7
Police
Rolling Valley Dental 2
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Wakefield home prices are $644,900 - which is 160% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$644,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools B-

The Wakefield graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Canterbury Woods Elementary
Wakefield Forest Elementary
Holy Spirit School
St Ambrose School
Best Academy
Little Run Elementary
Kings Park Elementary
Braddock Elementary
Kings Glen Elementary
Ravensworth Elementary
Mantua Elementary
Olde Creek Elementary
Annandale Terrace Elementary
Camelot Elementary
Hope Montessori School Ltd
Cardinal Forest Elementary
St Michael School
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
Woodburn Elementary
North Springfield Elementary
Montessori School-Holmes Run
Pinecrest School
Westminster School
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Mason Crest Elementary
High Schools (1) F
The Gw Community School
Best Academy
Annandale High
Lake Braddock Secondary
The Dominion School
Fairfax County Adult High
Woodson High
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.P
West Springfield High
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Accotink Academy
Phillips School-Annandale
Falls Church High
Robinson Secondary
St Anthony Academy
Palm Tree School
Fairfax High
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ratings B+

Wakefield has an overall rating of 76% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Wakefield, VA Area Guide

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Wakefield Area Facts

  • Wakefield has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Wakefield crime rates are 62% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Wakefield is 63% higher than the Virginia average

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Wakefield Will Always Be Cherished 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Wakefield, VA is a nice town not too far from Newport News and Norfolk. It's about an hour away from either city, so if you have big city needs or Navy business (I was a sailor, which is what took me to Virginia in the first place), this is a good town to choose.

Living in Wak ...Read More efield keeps you away from a lot of terrible traffic in the Newport News and Norfolk areas, but you're still on Highway 460 with decent access to other cities.
The best areas in Wakefield would be the downtown area with their amazing restaurants, and near the conference center's woods and walkways.

Downtown is full of amazing, old buildings that have architecture from the early 19th century. There’s a healthy mix of old brick buildings, darkened concrete slabs, bricks of faded yellow and signs that once advertised fountain drinks and hot dogs.

The trees are the main appeal, and they’re more than just a small feature on a few curbs and green strips. So many oaks, so many pine trees, all with so much green and a powerful woosh and whisper when the wind passes through. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wakefield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Willow Woods Park
      The Wakefield Chapel Park
      Wakefield Chapel Park
      Ashford East Park
      Long Branch Stream Valley Park
      Canterbury Woods Park
      Winterset Varsity Park
      Howery Field Park

      Entertainment

      Hidden Oaks Nature Center
      Cinema Arts
      Carousel
      Bowl America
      Angelika Film Center & Café
      Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center
      Harris Theatre
      Concert Hall

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Popeyes
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway
      Total Wine

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Wakefield? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Wakefield.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to 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 177/100 - which is 63% higher than Virginia.
      Wakefield
      177

      77% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% 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 735, which are 62% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      735 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 137

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wakefield? The median income in Wakefield is $163,106 which is 147% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $163,106195% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $60,637103% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wakefield home prices? Wakefield home prices are $644,900 - which is 160% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $644,900249% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,063223% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      47% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Wakefield have good schools? The Wakefield graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      9:1

      42% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Wakefield a good place to live? Wakefield has an overall rating of 76% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      1 total surveys

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