Wakefield is a small town of 1,354 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $44,583
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wakefield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wakefield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wakefield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
Wakefield's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wakefield costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wakefield, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$646
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wakefield's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.4 /100k
Property Crime
195.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wakefield is served primarily by WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wakefield, NE
National Avg
School District
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
63.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wakefield sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Wakefield's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wakefield roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,100 and median rent is $646/month.
Wakefield's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 195.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wakefield are operated by WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wakefield, NE has a population of 1,354, a median household income of $44,583, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wakefield averages 31.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches
with about 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wakefield, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68784.
The population of Wakefield, Nebraska is 1,354 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wakefield: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $99,100, median household income $44,583, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wakefield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
