Wakefield 72 Excellent
Wakefield Livability #234 ranked city in Michigan#5,704 ranked city in the USARanks better than 80% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Wakefield

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Wakefield transportation information

      Statistic Wakefield Michigan National
      Average one way commute24min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.5%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.5%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.5%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.8%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home5.7%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Wakefield, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).