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Overview
Population:24,932
Pop. Change:0%
State: Massachusetts
Metro Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy Metro Area
County: Middlesex County
City:Wakefield
Zip Code:01880
Real Estate:For Sale
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Wakefield's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Wakefield, Massachusetts

As of 2012, Wakefield's population is 24,932 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.23 percent.

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The median home cost in Wakefield is $372,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.55 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Wakefield's cost of living is 55.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Wakefield public schools spend $7,508 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.4 students per teacher in Wakefield.

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The unemployment rate in Wakefield is 5.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Wakefield jobs have Increased by 0.05 percent.


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Map Of Wakefield

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Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Wakefield's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes