Wakefield, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 24,846 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Summers in Wakefield are warm and mild, while winters are cold.
Geography
Wakefield is north of Boston, along the southern shore of Lake Quannapowitt.
Cultural Attractions
The community has several celebrations, including Town Day and a fall Homecoming.
Recreation
Walkers, bikers, and windsurfers enjoy the water and shoreline of Lake Quannapowitt.
Historical
Wakefield helped popularize the use of wicker in the United States thanks to the Wakefield Rattan Company, established in the mid-1850s.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 27.4% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 270 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 47 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 265 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $91,409 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $64,615 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $50,000 |
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