Living in Wakefield (New York)
Wakefield (New York) is a large place in New York, United States, home to 52,201 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 11%, #413 of 3,933), digital natives (top 13%, #576 of 4,750), city lovers (top 13%, #526 of 4,114).
See Wakefield (New York) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wakefield (New York)
- The Long Island Sound is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Wakefield (New York) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 19 | #11,333 of 11,898 | #863 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,909 of 9,771 | #536 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 16 | #7,811 of 8,006 | #569 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 22 | #6,055 of 6,237 | #436 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,077 of 9,474 | #557 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,843 of 9,474 | #604 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,771 of 10,762 | #441 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #1,894 of 4,537 | #222 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,588 of 4,444 | #183 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #1,438 of 3,053 | #153 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,580 of 7,271 | #324 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #3,326 of 6,227 | #304 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #413 of 3,933 | #74 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #410 of 2,119 | #36 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,681 of 8,006 | #444 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,155 of 12,111 | #645 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #526 of 4,114 | #94 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #3,583 of 7,271 | #347 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,531 of 9,474 | #550 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,822 of 18,063 | #1034 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #8,056 of 16,523 | #895 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #17,435 of 18,063 | #1022 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,453 of 16,523 | #411 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #1,955 of 21,167 | #249 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,835 of 12,111 | #579 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #3,125 of 6,413 | #483 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 53 | #5,829 of 12,111 | #497 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #576 of 4,750 | #61 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Woodlawn (New York) 1 km
- Mount Vernon (New York) 2 km
- Baychester 3 km
- Pelham Manor 4 km
- Pelham (New York) 4 km
- Riverdale (New York) 5 km
- Bronxville 5 km
- Kings Bridge 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.