Wakefield, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Wakefield is a community in Fairfax County, Virginia, home to about 11,930 people spread across 3.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $94,527 a year, and a typical home is worth about $861,600. About 78.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Wakefield ranks number 114 of 681 in population, number 19 in median household income, number 29 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Wakefield typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 23°F. The area sees roughly 19 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Long Branch, VA | 1.5 mi. | 7,034 |
| 2. | Kings Park, VA | 1.6 mi. | 4,315 |
| 3. | Ravensworth, VA | 1.8 mi. | 2,475 |
| 4. | Woodburn, VA | 1.9 mi. | 9,503 |
| 5. | Mantua, VA | 2.0 mi. | 8,298 |
| 6. | Annandale, VA | 2.6 mi. | 41,705 |
| 7. | North Springfield, VA | 2.7 mi. | 7,050 |
| 8. | Kings Park West, VA | 2.9 mi. | 13,442 |
What is the population of Wakefield, Virginia?
Wakefield has a population of about 11,930 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Wakefield, Virginia in?
Wakefield is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Wakefield, Virginia?
The median home value in Wakefield is about $861,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Wakefield, Virginia?
The median personal income in Wakefield is about $94,527 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Wakefield, Virginia?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded in Fairfax County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Wakefield, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 23 degrees, with around 19 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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