What are the schools like in Wakefield, VA?

School district data for Wakefield is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wakefield?

The median household income in Wakefield, VA is $52,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Wakefield, VA?

Wakefield has an average high temperature of 50.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.4 inches.

Wakefield, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wakefield, VA affordable or expensive?

Wakefield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wakefield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,600 and the median rent is $1,031 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wakefield, VA?

Wakefield has a violent crime rate of 358.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1129.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wakefield, VA a Good Place to Live?

Wakefield is a small town of 1,286 in Virginia, with a median household income of $52,679 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Wakefield stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 98.0

Wakefield's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wakefield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wakefield, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,031	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wakefield's violent crime rate is 358.5 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

358.5 /100k

Property Crime

1129.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wakefield, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wakefield sees average highs of 50.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wakefield, VA
Average High — January	50.2°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wakefield, VA	National Avg
Population	1,286	—
Median Age	29.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	60.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	10.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dendron, VA 6 mi Ivor, VA 7 mi Waverly, VA 7 mi Sedley, VA 13 mi Surry, VA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Wakefield

Wakefield, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23888

Wakefield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wakefield, VA affordable or expensive?

Wakefield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wakefield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,600 and median rent is $1,031/month.

What is the crime rate in Wakefield, VA?

Wakefield's violent crime rate is 358.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1129.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wakefield?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wakefield, VA a good place to live?

Wakefield, VA has a population of 1,286, a median household income of $52,679, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wakefield?

Wakefield averages 50.2°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches with about 6.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wakefield?

Wakefield, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23888.

What is the population of Wakefield?

The population of Wakefield, Virginia is 1,286 with a median age of 29.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wakefield?

Key numbers for living in Wakefield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $128,600, median household income $52,679, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.